Decision details

Agreed that Cabinet:-

(1)          Note the draft budget position for 2023/24 and the savings required to ensure a balanced budget can be achieved;

(2)          Approve the savings identified in para 4.14 onwards and Appendix B in principle for consultation and an Equality Impact Assessment where required;

(3)          That a further report be bought back to Cabinet in February 2023 setting out the results of the consultation referred to in 1.2 for Cabinet to consider prior to final budget proposals being approved

(4)          Refer the draft budget and savings options to the Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Panel on 29th November;

(5)          Approve the Medium-Term Financial Strategy as approved at Appendix D