Issue - meetings

Recommendation to Council

That Council be recommended to approve the following strategy for the preparation of the 2014/2015 budget:

(i)         Proposals be brought forward for a 1.99% increase        in Council tax;

(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; and

(iv)       Options for service cuts to be provided. These proposals to be considered by the Resources Working Party and brought to the Policy and Resources Committee and Council.