Decision details

To provide an update to the service and resource planning process for 2011/12 – 2015/16, including the review of charges.

Recommendations agreed as set out in the report, addenda and proposed at the meeting:

(a)               Note the report and that an addenda will be produced following the publication of the Draft Local Government Finance Settlement;

(b)              Agree the revenue prioritisation principles set out in Annex 3;

(c)               In relation  to the review of charges:

(1)               Note those charges prescribed by legislation;

(2)               Approve those charges where there is local discretion as set out in Annex 4;

(3)               Approve those charges for which an increase will commence before April 2011.

(d)              Agree the use of £2.4m of the insurance reserve for alternative purposes in 2011/12;

(e)               Agree the capital prioritisation principles set out in paragraph 37.

(f)                 that the provisional settlement be noted and representation is made to the Secretary of State over the Concessionary Fare;

(g)              that a further target of £4.0m be added to 2011/12 due to the shortfall in funding on concessionary fares; and

(h)              the current savings targets be maintained for 2013/14 and 2014/15.

(i)                 Receive and note Annex 6, the Overarching Equality Impact Assessment.