Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Corporate Director of Resources and Director of Transformation and Partnerships which provided an update on the development of the 2019/20 budget and the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP(9)).  The report included reviews of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, Council Tax Discounts and Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief (for copy see file of minutes).

Cabinet members explained that despite the significant challenges being faced by the authority as a result of the continual austerity measures being imposed by the government, through diligent planning the authority was in the best position it could be and able to maintain front line services, and protect the most vulnerable. There were concerns on the public health funding and the negative impact if any cuts to it were made by government, and they would continue to lobby on this. Officers and cabinet colleagues were thanked for their hard work and enabling Cabinet to consider the position early in the process.

Resolved:

That the recommendations contained in the report be approved.