Resolved –

That it be recommended to Council that  Members have regard to Executive Document “DI” and the Addendum tabled at the meeting  in setting the budget, and in particular note the conclusions that:

·         the estimates presented to Council are sufficiently robust.

·         the reserves are adequate for the 2021/22 proposed budget.

·         the projected corporate reserves, on current estimates, are adequate in the medium term, subject to the implementation of the rest of the proposed financial plan.

·         the Medium Term Financial Strategy will be updated and reported to Executive as clarity on future local government funding is received.

ACTION: Director of Finance

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Chris Chapman – 01274 433656)