Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 3, 2024

Purpose:

Content: The Council (26 voting in favour, 7 voting against, 1 abstaining from voting):   a)     Acknowledged the projected changes in service spending and the overall resources available to the Council over the medium term to 2029/2030.   b)     Approved the refreshed Medium Term Financial Strategy at Appendix A to the report and updated financial forecast at Appendix B to the report.   Councillors In Favour: Michael Atkins, Henry Batchelor, John Batchelor, Anna Bradnam, Ariel Cahn, Dr Martin Cahn, Stephen Drew, Peter Fane, Corinne Garvie, Jose Hales, Bill Handley, Sunita Hansraj, Sally Ann Hart, Geoff Harvey, Dr Tumi Hawkins, Helene Leeming, Peter McDonald, Brian Milnes, Dr Lisa Redrup, Judith Rippeth, Peter Sandford, Bridget Smith, Richard Stobart, Dr Aidan van de Weyer, John Williams, Eileen Wilson   Councillors Against: Dr Shrobona Bhattacharya, Tom Bygott, Graham Cone, Sue Ellington, Bunty Waters, Dr Richard Williams, Heather Williams   Councillors Abstaining: Daniel Lentell