To seek the views of the general scrutiny committee on the budget proposals for 2023/24 following the announcement of the provisional financial settlement.

The draft proposals show an overall increase in the proposed base revenue budget funded through a XXX% increase in council tax, inclusive of a 2% adult social care percept, and grant funding announced by central government in the provisional financial settlement.

The committee is invited to make recommendations to inform, constructively challenge and support the process for making Cabinet proposals to Council regarding the adoption of the budget.