Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

a)    Noted the growth bids put forward (both one off and ongoing) and detailed at Appendix A and B and consider whether those for 2022/2023 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2022.

b)    Noted the proposed range of service efficiency savings/policy options detailed in Appendix C and that these will undergo further refinement and consultation with stakeholders prior to forming part of the Budget Setting Report in February 2022.

Cabinet received the most recent General Fund Revenue Bids and Savings, Councillor John Williams, Lead Cabinet Member for Finance, introduced the report and highlighted the investment in new Officer roles, along with the continued development of staff across the Council.

Councillor Bill Handley, Lead Cabinet Member for Community Resilience, Health and Wellbeing was pleased with the report, and supported the investment in the Council’s Officers.

Councillor Heather Williams asked about the use of agency staff across the Council. The Head of Transformation responded that the new bids would reduce the reliance on temporary staff.

Councillor Anna Bradnam was pleased with the introduction of a money advice service but asked if this service was being offered to tenants living in Council properties. The Head of Housing confirmed the new service would be available to all residents within the district.

The Leader closed the discussion, and Cabinet:

a)    Noted the growth bids put forward (both one off and ongoing) and detailed at Appendix A and B and consider whether those for 2022/2023 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2022.

b)    Noted the proposed range of service efficiency savings/policy options detailed in Appendix C and that these will undergo further refinement and consultation with stakeholders prior to forming part of the Budget Setting Report in February 2022.