Resolved
(1) That, having given due consideration, Full Council be recommended to approve the 2018/19 Corporate Strategy to Full Council (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) with authority delegated to the Interim Director, in consultation with the Leader of the Council to make any minor amendments to the plan as required before consideration by Full Council.
(2) That, having given due consideration, the draft budget in the context of the Council’s service objectives and strategic priorities be approved.
(3) That Full Council be recommended to approve the balanced budget.
(4) That the impact of the proposed budget on reserves be noted and Full Council be recommended to approve the reserves 2018/19 (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).
(5) That the latest Medium Term Revenue Plan (MTRP) for 2017/18 to 2022/23 be noted and it be further noted that this would be the basis of the work of the Budget Planning Committee for the following year.
(6) That no further changes be made and Full Council be recommended to approve the updated draft revenue budget (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) at the meeting on 26 February 2018.
(7) That Full Council be recommended to agree no increase to the Cherwell District Council element of Council Tax freeze.
(8) That Full Council be recommended to approve the proposed 2018/19 capital programme (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book).
(9) That authority be delegated to the Executive Director – Finance and Governance, in consultation with the Lead Member for Financial Management to amend the contributions to or from general fund balances to allow the Council Tax to remain at the level recommended to Full Council following the announcement of the final settlement figures, any changes relating to Business Rates.