Purpose

To
consider an update on the Budget and the current financial position
of the Council (Stage 2 of 4 in setting the forthcoming
year’s budget).

Decision

RESOLVED – That
officers shall continue to work towards reducing the projected
budget deficit in line with the Budget Strategy and report back in
December with draft proposals prior to public
consultation.
 
 
REASON FOR DECISION: To
enable Directors and Heads of Service to continue the service
planning process and to help develop proposals with their
respective Cabinet Member(s) for savings, changes to service
delivery and optimise income.