Resolved
(1) That the changes to the draft budget since 7 January 2013 be approved and the draft revenue budget in the context of the Council’s service objectives and strategic priorities be noted.
(2) That the balanced budget be approved.
(3) That Full Council be recommended to approve a Council tax freeze.
(4) That the proposed 2013/14 capital programme be agreed.
(5) That the review of earmarked revenue reserves undertaken by the Lead Member Financial Management and the Head of Finance and Procurement and approve re-allocation between various earmarked reserves be noted.
(6) That the draft corporate plan and public pledges be endorsed and authority be delegated to the Director of Resources in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Lead Member for Performance and Customers to make any minor amendments to the plan or pledges as required.
(7) That the 2013/14 Business Plan and Budget Equality Impact Assessment be noted.
(8) That it be noted the latest MTFS financial forecast was currently being refreshed and would be part of the budget book.
(9) That officers be requested to produce the formal 2013/14 budget book on the basis of Appendices 1-6 (annex to the minutes as set out in the Minute book).
(10) That the updated Draft Budget 2012/13 be recommended for adoption by the Council on 27 February 2012.
(11) That authority be delegated to the Head of Finance and Procurement, in consultation with Director of Resources and the Lead Member Financial Management to amend the contributions to or from general fund balances to allow the Council Tax increase to remain at the level recommended by Executive to Full Council following the announcement of the final settlement figures and as a result of any financial implications arising from resolution 10.