The Cabinet and Council decided on 23/02/2024 to approve the final budget proposals for 2024-25. This included approving the revised budget for 2023-24, a council tax increase of 2.99%, savings totalling £2,741,000, revenue growth items totalling £158,000, the capital programme, the use of reserves, the programmed maintenance programme, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, the Pay Policy Statement, and proposed fees and charges. The Council also noted its continued participation in the Gloucestershire business rates pool and the responses to budget consultation.