Issue - meetings

Cabinet:

a)    Noted the growth bids put forward (both one off and ongoing), detailed at Appendix A and B and consider whether those for 2023/2024 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2023. 

b)    Noted the proposed range of service efficiency savings/additional income detailed in Appendix C and D and consider whether those for 2023/2024 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2023.

Cabinet received the General Fund Revenue Bids and Savings. Councillor John Williams, Lead Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report, and the proposed savings and bids for the next financial year.

Councillor Brian Milnes, Deputy Leader, thanked Officers for their work and considered the Council’s position when compared to other Local Government authorities across the Country.

Councillor Bridget Smith, Leader of the Council, commented on the ongoing uncertainty with local government finances, and Cabinet:

a)    Noted the growth bids put forward (both one off and ongoing), detailed at Appendix A and B and consider whether those for 2023/2024 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2023. 

b)    Noted the proposed range of service efficiency savings/additional income detailed in Appendix C and D and consider whether those for 2023/2024 should be included in the Budget to be proposed in February 2023.