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RESOLVED
 
That the Executive:
 

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

b)   
Approved 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.
 

c)   
Approved the overall indicative timeline for the
budget setting as set out under paragraph 5.13.
 

d)   
Noted that the process is supported by the Corporate
Scrutiny Committee following their consideration.
 
 
Reason for Recommendations – To inform the Executive of
the indicative budget setting timeline for 2025/26 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 of the scrutiny committee work
group meetings remain subject to finalisation, as outlined in the
report, and others may be affected by further Government
announcements.