Issue - meetings

Report to follow.

            Consideration was given to a report demonstrating the fact that Cheshire East Council had set a balanced budget for 2009/10 in line with its corporate priorities, provided a summary view of the Medium Term Financial Strategy in light of the Budget Setting proposals and informed Members of future financial pressures and risks.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report:-

1. That the 2009/10 Budget as detailed in the report be recommended to Council for approval
2. That the draft three-year Capital Programme for 2009/10 to 2011/12 be recommended to Council for approval
3. That a Band D Council Tax of £1,196.01 (1.14% increase, based on Crewe & Nantwich Band D for 2008/09 of £1,182.56) be recommended to Council for approval.
4. That the view of the Borough Treasurer and Head of Assets (Chief Finance Officer), regarding the level of reserves held by the Council based on this budget, be noted
5. That the Reserves Policy & Strategy be recommended to Council for approval.
6. That the fees and charges be recommended to Council for approval with the exception of those prices for services and facilities where the setting of fees and charges is already delegated to other Committees, Panels or individuals, as indicated.
7. That the 2009/10 Specific Grants (excluding DSG be agreed.
8. That Portfolio Holders be authorised to agree any necessary amendment to particular grants within their area of responsibility in the light of further information received from Government Departments or other funding bodies.
9. That the 2009/10 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) of £194.101m (including central expenditure of £26.179m) and incorporating the policy proposals be agreed.
10. That the Children and Family Service Portfolio Holder be authorised to agree any necessary amendment to the DSG position in the light of further information received from DCSF and the actual balance brought forward from 2008/09.
11. That the results of the Budget Consultation exercises undertaken by the Council be noted.
12. That the Prudential Indicators for capital financing as detailed in Section 14 of the report be recommended to Council for approval.
13. That the risk assessment be noted.