Decision details

To consider the final Budget & Council Tax (including budget consultation results) for recommending to Full Council

Resolved

(1)            That, having given due consideration, the Business Plan (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be recommended to Council for approval.

(2)            That the Risk Register Plan (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book)  be noted.

(3)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to agree an increase in the level of Council Tax for Cherwell District Council of £5 for 2020/21 on a Band D property.

(4)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), Revenue Budget 2020/21 and Capital Programme including the growth and savings proposals included in the annex to the Minutes (as set out in the Minute Book).

(5)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve a  minimum level of General Fund reserves of £2m.

(6)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance & Governance, and where appropriate the relevant Director and Lead Member to:

·       Transfer monies to/from earmarked reserves should that become necessary during the financial year

·       Update prudential Indicators in both the Prudential Indicators Report and Treasury Management Strategy Report to Council, for any budget changes that impact on these

(7)            That, having given due consideration, the proposed Fees & Charges schedule (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be recommended to Council for approval.

(8)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to approve the Treasury Management Strategy, including the Prudential Indicators, Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and Affordable Borrowing Limit for 2020/21 (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).

(9)            That, having given due consideration, Council be recommended to delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer to make any technical changes necessary to the papers for the Council meeting of 24 February 2020, including changes related to the finalisation of the national Finance Settlement and any associated changes to Parish Precepts and Council Tax resulting from those changes.