Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Corporate Director, Resources and the Assistant Chief Executive which provided an update on the 2015/16 Budget and Medium Term Financial Plan MTFP (5) and sought approval for the Council Tax base position for 2015/16 and Council Plan and Service Plans 2015/16 to 2017/18 (for copy see file of minutes).

Cabinet members commented that the level of cuts already imposed is unprecedented in local government, and emphasised the impact it would have if the further significant and deeper level of cuts were to come as predicted in the next parliament.  Cabinet members commented on the excellent work undertaken by officers on budget and MTFP, including the accurate forecasting by finance colleagues.

Resolved:

That the recommendations contained in the report be approved.