Decision details

To consider an update on the Budget and the current financial position of the Council (stage 2 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget).

RESOLVED – That Officers shall continue to work towards reducing the projected budget deficit in line with the Budget Strategy and report back in December with draft proposals prior to public consultation.

REASON FOR DECISION: To enable Directors and Heads of Service to continue the service planning process and to help develop proposals with their respective Portfolio Holder(s) for savings, changes to service delivery and optimise income.