Agenda item

MTFS Update – Budget Strategy 2023/24 – 2025/26

1.1 Each scrutiny board in January will receive a report outlining the budget proposals identified within their respective portfolios for the period from 2023/24 to 2025/26.
1.2 The report outlines the forecast budget position in respect of the Climate Change, Planning and Housing portfolio in more detail, explaining the pressures identified over the period to 2025/26 and the actions proposed to mitigate them.

Minutes:

The Scrutiny Board received a report outlining the budget proposals identified within the Climate Change, Planning and Housing Portfolio for the period 2023/24 to 2024/25. The report was presented by the Finance Manager.

Members discussed and sought further information from Officers in relation to the following matters:

 

·  The Neighbourhoods and Community Safety management restructure.

 

·  The application of fees charges by the Council to cover the costs of the service/s or works provided.

Having considered the report, the Resources and Delivering Value Scrutiny Board:

 

RESOLVED:

 

i)  To note the pressures and mitigating actions set out in the report; and,

 

ii)  To note the schedule of fees and charges proposed for 2023/24 as attached at Appendix B to the report.

 

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