Decision details

To consider further savings required under the Stability and Growth Programme.

(Key decision):

(1) To note the establishment of the Strategic Finance Programme, replacing the Stability and Growth Programme.

(2) To approve the proposals set out at paragraph 3.1 of the report, to enable budget reductions to be achieved in the current financial year.

(3) To authorise the arrangements (as set out at paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 of the report) for public consultation, partner engagement and equality and fairness analysis, ahead of final decision at the next Cabinet meeting.

(4) To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for the relevant decision, to take all necessary actions to implement the decisions, including any final amendments to the draft consultation document.

(5) That, during the consultation process it is made clear by the Council that all alternative solutions for retaining the non-statutory services and facilities identified in the report, would be considered.

Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):

(6) To agree the new policy for flexible use of capital receipts appended to the report, and recommend the adoption of the policy to Full Council.