Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision (Cabinet)   I Paul Dennett, City Mayor, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution do hereby approve: ·         The draft proposed revenue budget for 2025/26 [CP1] for publication in advance of making firm proposals to the Council at its meeting on 26th February 2025 and, ·         To refer this for consideration by the Overview and Scrutiny Board  and ·         To advise that comments on the draft proposals may be made as soon as possible but no later than midday on Friday 7th February 2025.  The Reasons are: Under the constitution, the full Council is responsible for approving the budget and this is expected to take place on 26th February 2025.   The City Mayor is responsible for proposing a draft budget to the Council.  In advance of making firm proposals, the constitution requires the preparation of a draft proposal which can be considered by the scrutiny function.   Options considered and rejected were: Not applicable Assessment of Risk: The Council’s budget and financial position is a key Corporate risk that has been highlighted as being high priority for monitoring and reporting on the Corporate Risk Register. The proposals in this report have sought to ensure adequate budget provision for 2025/26 with a clear reporting of risks within the budget strategy The source of funding is: Not applicable for this report. Legal Advice obtained: Not applicable for this report. Financial Advice obtained: The financial implications are set out in the reports. Procurement Advice obtained: Not applicable for this report Other directorates consulted: All, council wide matter. HR Advice obtained: Not applicable for this report Climate Change Advice obtained: Not applicable for this report The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Not applicable. Contact Officers: Name: Rachel Rosewell, Chief Finance Officer  Telephone: 07855 066602 Email: Rachel.Rosewell@salford.gov.uk    Name: Paul Hutchings, Deputy Chief Finance Officer Telephone: 0161 793 2574 Email: Paul.Hutchings@salford.gov.uk    Name: Tony Thompstone, Strategic Finance Manager (Corporate)  Telephone: 0161 793 2016 Email: Tony.Thompstone@salford.gov.uk                          Signed:             Paul Dennett                  Dated: 30.01.25                         City Mayor   For Democratic Services use only   This decision was published on 30.01.25                                             This decision will come in force with immediate effect.     [CP1]This will need to go into a separate ROD as the report on Capital programme is separate