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.