Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved –   The Executive:   (1)       Noted the financial challenges the Council faces and the             need to deliver significant savings over the next 5-year period.   (2)       Noted the savings proposal for BCFT totalling £0.600m as set out        in section 2 to Document “AC”.                   (3)       Approved the commencement of consultation engagement on the       savings proposals totalling £5.917m as set in section 3 to   Document “AC”.   (4)       Noted the saving proposal in section 4 to Document “AC”          totalling £0.600m currently out for consultation.   (5)       Approved the saving totalling £2.600m as set out in section 5 to           Document “AC” which is related to reductions in the Capital             Programme.   (6)       Require a report back to the Executive in February 2025 on the             outcome of consultations.   (7)       Noted that these proposals will be presented to Corporate         Overview and Scrutiny at the meeting on 23 January 2025.   (8)       Noted the savings form part of the wider budget setting process          and that the overall 2025/26 budget will be reported for Full        Council approval in March 2025.   To be actioned by: Director of Finance   Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate   (Andrew Cross - 07870 386523)