Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024

Purpose: To obtain approval for the Council’s draft revenue and capital budget and the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2025/26 - 2028/29 to be the basis for scrutiny and consultation with residents, staff, businesses, partners, trade unions and schools in line with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.

Content: Cllr Lynden Stowe sought approval for the Council’s draft revenue and capital budget and the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2025/26 - 2028/29 to be the basis for scrutiny and consultation with residents, staff, businesses, partners, trade unions and schools in line with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:   1. Approve for consultation and scrutiny the Budget Consultation document – including the detailed revenue, capital and Dedicated School Grant budgets for 2025/26 – 2028/29 (Appendix 1). 2. Approve for consultation and scrutiny the Consultation questionnaire (Appendix 2). 3. Agree that a public consultation be undertaken on the Council’s draft budget 2025/26 for a 5-week period between 5th December 2024 and 10th January 2025.