Decision details

Recommendation 1

That Council approve the revision to the Budget for 2016/2017 as set out in the report.

Recommendation 2

That Council reaffirm the Policy on Earmarked Reserves and General Fund Working Balance and the maximum balances set for the reserves as noted in the report.  

Recommendation 3

That Council :

1)     Approves the budget of £17,754,730 for 2017/2018 and notes the projections for 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021.

2)     Approves the level of Special Expenses for the Town/Parish Councils as detailed in the report.

3)     Approves the Fees and Charges 2017/2018 detailed in Appendix 4.

4)     Approves a Band D council tax of £116.87 for 2017/2018

Recommendation 4

That Council approve a minimum requirement of the General Fund balance for 2017/2018 of £887,737

Reason for Decision

The Council is obliged to set a Budget Requirement and level of council tax before the beginning of a financial year commencing on 1 April.