Purpose

To seek Cabinet
approval for the proposed timetable for the Council�s
2025-26 budget preparation and procedures and the associated
consultation arrangements.

Decision

RESOLVED
to:

 

1)     
Approve the timetable for
completion of the 2025-26 budget, including arrangements for
consultation with stakeholders and the carrying out of an
assessment of the need for a full equality impact assessment on
budget saving proposals;

 

2)     
Note the commencement of annual
pre-budget engagement activities including the Your Council, Your
Voice Survey;

 

3)     
Note the proposals for reviewing
and updating the Five Year Financial Plan; and

 

4)     
Note the arrangements for reviewing
Earmarked Reserves and updating the General Reserve
projections.