Report of the Executive Director, Resources.
Decision:
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The Cabinet received a report of the Executive Director, Resources which provided Members with details of the forecast financial position of the Council for the next 5 years and a recommended approach to budgeting and business planning that would be necessary to achieve a balanced budget position in the medium term. |
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RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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notes the medium term financial forecast; and |
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approves the approach to balancing the budget and business planning in 2013/14 and beyond as set out in the report. |
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Reasons for Decision |
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To provide a strategic framework for the development of budget proposals and the business planning process for 2013/14 and beyond. |
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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No alternatives were put forward or considered to be appropriate in the circumstances. |
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Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None. |
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11.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Resources |
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11.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
Minutes:
11.1 |
The Cabinet received a report of the Executive Director, Resources which provided Members with details of the forecast financial position of the Council for the next 5 years and a recommended approach to budgeting and business planning that would be necessary to achieve a balanced budget position in the medium term. |
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11.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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(a) |
notes the medium term financial forecast; and |
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approves the approach to balancing the budget and business planning in 2013/14 and beyond as set out in the report. |
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11.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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To provide a strategic framework for the development of budget proposals and the business planning process for 2013/14 and beyond. |
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11.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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No alternatives were put forward or considered to be appropriate in the circumstances. |
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11.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None. |
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11.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, Resources |
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11.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
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