Decision details

Council considered the recommendations of the Executive with regard to the budget (Minute 162), the budget book, the Collection Fund Estimates 2008/2009 and the draft service plans for 2009/2010.

It was proposed by Councillor Macnamara and seconded by Councillor Wood, that the recommendations as set out in the report be agreed.

The Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Cotter and the Leader of the Labour Group, Councillor Parish responded to the budget and confirmed that they did not propose to move any amendments.

Members debated the budget and in doing so, thanked the Strategic Director Customer Service and Resources and the Finance team for their work in compiling the budget.

Resolved

Budget 2009/10

1)         That the Section 25 report on the robustness of the budget be noted.

2)         That the updated draft budget recommended by the Executive at its meetings on 9 February 2009 and detailed in the 09/10 budget book, Minute 162 be approved;

Collection Fund 2008/2009

3)         That the Collection Fund estimates be approved

Service Plans 2009/10

4)         That the draft Service Plans 2009/10 be endorsed as recommended by the Executive at its meeting on 9 February 2009 (Minute 162).