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Initial Financial Plan proposals 2021/22 to 2023/24

Meeting: 05/01/2021 - Executive (Item 5)

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The Leader stated that this was the initial budget report and that in light of the evolving position with the pandemic and the announcement of a lockdown, there could be a requirement to review the initial budget which may result in additional Committee meetings.

 

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources presented the report to consider the initial financial plan proposals 2021/22 to 2023/24 to be published for comments over the next six weeks. He thanked officers for their work to produce a balanced budget.

 

The Chief Finance Officer outlined the current budget position and the savings that would need to be found in future years. He confirmed that the New Homes Bonus would continue for another year but there was no details of what could replace it going forward.

 

The Leader brought attention to the proposed increase to car parking charges, some extension to winter charges and the introduction of charges in some free car parks. This proposal formed part of the public consultation process.

 

RECOMMENDED to Council that it approves the council tax base of 48,410 for 2021/22 at appendix 2 of the circulated report.

 

The vote was unanimous.