Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee
Decision status: Approved with Amendments
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Resolved
That Council be recommended:
That the following parameters for the preparation of the 2012/2013 budget be approved:
(i) Proposals be brought forward for a 2.5% increase in Council tax (unless the Government provides additional specific grant to enable a nil increase);
(ii) Increases in fees and charges to be 3.5% - 4.5% on a cost centre heading basis excluding VAT and only those charges officers recommend above or below this figure to be considered by the relevant policy committee;
(iii) Efficiencies to be maximised;
(iv) Options for service cuts to be provided. These proposals to be considered by the Resources Working Party and the Policy and Resources Committee.
Report author: Corporate Director P Long
Publication date: 29/09/2011
Date of decision: 29/09/2011
Decided at meeting: 29/09/2011 - Policy and Resources Committee
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