Decisions for issue Draft General Fund Budget and Resources update 2022/23

RESOLVED:

(1)             That the updated forecasts and latest resource estimates set out in the report be noted,

(2)             That the Draft Budget Strategies and first draft savings at Appendix 1 be noted;

(3)             That the draft Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) at Appendix 2 and notes that final EIAs will be provided to February Policy & Resources Committee and Budget Council be noted;

(4)             That the predicted budget gaps set out in paragraph 4.22 totalling £27.655m over the 4-year period, including £18.005m in 2022/23 be noted;

(5)             That it be agreed to adopt a 4-Year planning period for its Medium-Term Financial Strategy; and

(6)             That it be noted that updated financial data and information from central government regarding the Local Government Financial Settlement (LGFS) may impact further on the development of budget proposals for 2022/23.