Issue - decisions

Recommended:  That Council approve the budget proposals outlined in the report and annexes; in particular:

a)   The net revenue expenditure requirement of £131.392m;

b)   A council tax requirement of £98.051m;

c)   The revenue growth proposals as outlined in the body of the report;

d)   The 2021/22 revenue saving proposals outlined in Annex 2;

e)   The fees and charges proposals outlined in Annex 3;

f)     The consultation feedback set out in Annex 4;

g)   The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) growth set out in Annex 5, the HRA savings proposals set out in Annex 6, the HRA 2021/22 budget set out in Annex 7, and the HRA 30-year plan set out in Annex 8.

h)   The dedicated schools grant proposals outlined in paragraph 156; and

i)     The use of £52k New Homes Bonus to fund one-off investment, as outlined in paragraph 87.

Reason:     To ensure that a legally balanced budget is set.