To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Review Panel.

a)         To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniary interest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

b)        To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To consider the Cabinet’s budget consultation proposals for 2025/2026 and make recommendations to the Cabinet.

Documents attached:

Revenue Budget

• Budget Overview
• Chief Finance Officer’s Report
• Fees and Charges
• Reserves Statement
• Financial Sustainability Plans Summary

Capital Budget

• Capital Strategy
• Treasury Management Strategy
• Grant Funding Pending Business Case
• Updated Capital Investment Plan

Additional background documents:

• Safer Communities Annual Review Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence and Drugs and Alcohol Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Board
• Multiple Complex Needs Alliance Review Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Board