Decision details
BUDGET UPDATE 2013/14
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To provide an updated budget position for 2013/14 and confirm the current financial planning assumptions as well as the approach being taken around the Root and Branch process for budget setting.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) the current position be noted;
(b) it be confirmed that a Council tax increase of 1.9% can be assumed for budget and planning purposes which will be ring fenced for Adult Social Care and Children’s Services as part of bridging the budget gap: and
(c) the scrutiny committees be requested to look at the People’s Services directorate budget plans to ensure it is robust and deliverable.
Reasons for the decision:
The recommendations are to note the current position and also indicate the council tax planning assumptions required in order to set the budget.
Alternative options considered:
There are Alternative Options that centre on increasing council tax by more than our current assumption. This would trigger a referendum, with associated costs.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: David Powell Email: dpowell@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 14/12/2012
Date of decision: 13/12/2012
Effective from: 20/12/2012
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