Decision details

To approve the closure of Stages 1 and 2 of the budget-setting process, following due process of Overview and Scrutiny, and to note the remaining budget requirement for the third and final stage to achieve a balanced budget. Stage 3 of the budget process is to be reported to Council in February.

(a)       That completion of Stages One and Two of the budget be noted with the exception of the Stage Two options for schools funding, car parking charges and Council Tax  levels, and the three requests made to Welsh Government which are under negotiation;

(b)       That the final forecast for 2018/19 be noted and approved taking into account the review of in-year cost pressures and their predicted impact on the following year;

(c)        That the arrangements for the third and closing stage of the budget setting process be noted; and

(d)       That the concerns be brought to the attention of the Cabinet Minister to immediately respond and assist a Council that was standing up against austerity in support of local services, and in particular schools.  There must be further assistance from Welsh Government for this Council.