Decision details

1) That approval be given to the early high level re-fresh of baseline funding and cost projections as detailed at paragraph 2.2.1, table 2.

2) That approval be given to the early savings proposals within the Medium Term Financial Plan update 2017-2021, as set out in paragraphs 2.3.4 to 2.3.14.

3) That approval be given to the budget planning framework as set out in the considered report.

4) That approval be given to the Council’s Efficiency Plan, as attached at Appendix D,

and submission to the DCLG, on or prior to 14 October 2016.

5) That approval be given to the proposed budget consultation approach and timetable, as set out in paragraphs 4.9 to 4.12.

6) That it be noted that an update will be provided later in the year on any material changes to high level cost and income assumptions as set out in this Medium Term Financial Plan update, in particular informed by the Autumn Statement announcement expected late November 2016, and further by the 2016 Local Government Financial; Settlement, as detailed in paragraphs 4.1 to 4.3.

7) That approval be given to the Budget Planning Framework as set out in paragraph 2.6.2.

8) That the report be submitted to the meeting of Council on 12 October 2016.