Issue - decisions

That the budget proposals as described in the report be approved as the preferred option for the purposes of further consultation, namely:

1.    The key budget setting assumptions set out in Appendix A of the report.

2.    A 3% Adult Social Care (ASC) precept in 2022/23, which is the amount of ASC precept allowed for 2021/22 but which this Council deferred.

3.    The budget savings and cost pressures, covering the years 2022/23 to 2025/26 as set out in Appendix B to the report.

4.    The draft capital programme 2022/23 onwards as set out in Appendix C to the report.

5.    The allocation of the remaining Development Fund Initiatives earmarked reserve as set out in paragraph 1.47 of the report.