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    Robustness of Budget Estimates and Adequacy of Reserves

     

     

    Meeting: 28/01/2025 - Cabinet (Item 101)

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    The report of the Strategic Director of Resources

    Presented by the Corporate Portfolio Holder

     

    Minutes:

    The Strategic Director of Resources presented the report.

     

    Members noted the various pressures on the current budget and the medium-term risks the authority faced when trying to maintain financial sustainability, and they commended the work undertaken by the Finance Team to manage these challenges.

     

    An error was identified in the recommendations, the Section 151 Officer’s advice was set out in section 7 of the report and not the appendix.

     

    It was moved by Councillor N Rushton, seconded by Councillor K Merrie, and, subject to the amendment discussed above,

     

    RESOLVED THAT:

     

    The S151 Officer’s advice set out in section 7 of the report, be noted and the content of this report be carefully considered as part of proposing to Council the General Fund Budget report 2025/26, Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025/26 report and the Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26.

     

    Reason for decision: To ensure the Council meets its statutory requirements when considering its budget.

    Required as part of the budget setting process for 2025/26 to ensure compliance with the Budget Framework as set out in the Council’s Constitution.