The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group meeting was scheduled to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming financial years. The meeting agenda included presentations and questioning of the Leader and Cabinet Members regarding their respective portfolio budgets and the overall financial strategy.

Leader's Portfolio Budget

Councillor Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, was scheduled to provide an introduction to the proposed budget. This included outlining the overall financial context, the capital position, governance, and funding for the capital programme. Councillor Tett was also expected to present his own portfolio budget. The inquiry group was scheduled to question the Leader on these matters.

Communities Portfolio Budget

Councillor Arif Hussain, Cabinet Member for Communities, was scheduled to present the priorities and overarching strategy for the budget within his portfolio. This would be followed by questioning from the inquiry group.

Transport Portfolio Budget

Councillor Steven Broadbent, Cabinet Member for Transport, was scheduled to present the priorities and overarching strategy for the budget within his portfolio. The inquiry group was to then question him on these matters.

Accessible Housing & Resources Portfolio Budget

Councillor John Chilver, Cabinet Member for Accessible Housing & Resources, was scheduled to present the priorities and overarching strategy for the budget within his portfolio. The inquiry group was to then question him on these matters.

Background Papers

The meeting report pack included several background documents for reference. These comprised the Draft Budget Report, the Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme, the Budget Consultation Results, the Schedule of Fees and Charges applicable from 1 April 2025, and an Equalities Impact Assessment. Additionally, a Council Tax Base Report and its appendix were provided. These documents offer detailed information on the council's financial proposals, consultation outcomes, proposed fee increases, and equality considerations.