Decision details

Purpose of report: To present to Members Resources budget proposals for the period 2009/10 - 2011/12.

Members are asked to: Approve the proposals.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)                 That the budget proposals were in line with the Council’s priorities.

(ii)        That the budget proposals for savings and growth contained within the report be noted and referred to the Budget Executive on 16 February 2009 for consideration together with Members’ comments.

(iii)       That the budget proposals for the revenue budget contained within the report be noted and referred to the Budget Executive for consideration together with Members’ comments.

(iv)              That the budget proposals for the Resources Directorate for 2009/10 contained in the report and including:

·        2009/10 Base Budget as set out in paragraph 7 of the report

·        Savings proposals as set out in Annex 2 of the report

·        Fees and charges as set out in Annex 3 of the report

be noted and referred to the Budget Executive for consideration together with Members’ comments.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED: That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:      As part of the consultation for the 2009/10 budget setting process.