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RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That the Executive:
 

a)     
Approved the proposed process and note the timeline for the
setting of the budget and that this may be subject to change in
line with Government announcements or other factors.
 

•   the proposed budget setting and
scrutiny arrangements for the Children’s Trust as set out in
this report, see particularly paragraphs 5.7 to 5.11 of the
report.

•   the overall indicative timeline
for the budget setting as set out under paragraph 5.13.

 

b)   Noted that the process has been to the
Corporate Scrutiny Committee for comment, and that the approach
outlined in this report was approved.
 
 
Reason for Recommendations
– To inform the Executive of the indicative budget setting
timeline for 2026/27 and the arrangements for the scrutiny of the
budget by the Corporate Scrutiny Committee.
 
Alternative Options
Considered: There are no alternative options under consideration,
due to the need to meet approval deadlines and consultation
requirements. The Corporate Scrutiny Committee considered the
proposals as set out in Section 6 of this report regarding the
scrutiny arrangements and were agreed to proceed on the basis as
outlined. Some dates may be affected by further Government
announcements.