The Director of Finance and Business Improvement introduced the report which included the revenue budget proposals for the services within the Committee’s remit. The additional funding provided to the Council through the Local Government Finance Settlement was referenced, alongside the significant financial pressures arising from high inflation rates and the achievement of the Council’s strategic priorities.

It was likely that the Council would achieve a balanced budget across the 2021-22 financial year, with a small surplus expected. The final projections in relation to the Medium-Term Financial Strategy would be presented to the Committee at its February meeting.

The Committee expressed support for the work undertaken and the impact of high inflation was noted.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The revenue budget proposals for services within the remit of the Committee, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be agreed; and

2.  The revenue budget proposals for services within the remit of the other Service Committee, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be noted.