Decision details

That Cabinet notes the unprecedented challenges facing the Council as a result of the most recent update of the MTFP and the budget shortfall of £23.1m needing to be addressed through the remainder of the budget process.

That the budget process and timetable as outlined in section 9 is adopted and that includes member budget scrutiny and consultation conducted through all-member seminars, member and officer working groups, member scrutiny, community engagement and consultation events.

It be noted that the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service will be issuing all necessary statutory and non-statutory employment consultation in respect of the staffing implications of budget preparation.