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.