Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: a) to endorse the budget assumptions and strategy set out in the report   b) that the public consultation be used to seek views on the significant proposals in Appendices 1 to 4 (as amended to reflect decisions taken at this meeting)   c) that for the cost recovery fees and charges (highlighted in amber in Appendix 4), officers are able to further increase or decrease charges during the year by up to 5% if costs vary, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.    Reason for the decision:     The consultation period will be used to obtain views on the options for achieving a balanced budget. The Cabinet will be updated in February