Decision details

2024/25 DRAFT BUDGET, MEDIUM TERM PLAN AND STRATEGY (FOR CONSULTATION)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the draft budget and to approve it for consultation

Decision:

That the Cabinet:

1. Approve the Draft Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy for the period 2024/25 – 2028/29 for consultation.

2. Notes the intention to seek alignment of constitutional financial limits across the partnership as part of the budget setting process.

3. Notes the proposal for the final budget, and all future years, to include an annual RPI uplift to be included for all fees and charges where applicable.

Reasons for the decision:

To comply with the budgetary and policy framework and legislative requirement.

Alternative options considered:

To not commence budget consultation.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Publication date: 18/01/2024

Date of decision: 16/01/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/01/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 26/01/2024

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