Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Resources

Presented by the Finance and Corporate Portfolio Holder

The Finance and Corporate Portfolio Holder presented the report.

It was moved by Councillor K Merrie, seconded by Councillor T Saffell and

RESOLVED THAT:

1) The report was noted

2) Cabinet delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate to finalise and publish the draft Budget proposals for consultation.

Reason for decision: Under the Finance Procedure Rules, the Section 151 Officer is responsible for reporting to Cabinet in respect of the Medium Term Financial Plan. This report is to enable Cabinet to consider the risks and challenges in relation to the Medium Term Financial Plan 2025- 2028 as part of the budget setting process.

Under the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules, Cabinet is responsible for finalising and publishing the draft budget proposals for consultation. This report seeks to delegate that responsibility to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance to commence the budget consultation period for the Council’s budget 2026/27 earlier.