Decision

(i)              That the first draft savings proposals as set out in Appendix A and

Appendix B to the report be noted.

(ii)             That the revised Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) funding gap

(Appendix C) be noted.

(iii)           That the commencement date of the Budget Consultation period as mid-

November to mid-December 2025 be noted.

(iv)           That the first draft savings proposals be referred to to the Finance,

Assets and Performance Scrutiny Committee for their views (Appendix A and Appendix B).

(v)             That the refreshed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) (Appendix

D) be referred to the Finance, Assets and Performance Scrutiny

Committee for their views.

(vi)           That the Mid-Year Capital Estimates for 2025/26 be approved.

(vii)          That the proposed setting of Council Tax at 1.99 per cent for 2026/2027

be noted.