Decision details

To approve the interim budget proposals 2013/14 for consultation

RESOLVED THAT

1.      The revised budget for 2012/13 with a projected underspend of £270.5k be noted and that the proposals for its use as detailed in Appendix 3 be approved.

2.      The interim budget proposals be approved for consultation including a proposed council tax for the services provided by Cheltenham Borough Council of £187.12 for the year 2013/14 (a 0% increase based on a Band D property).

3.      The growth proposals, including one off initiatives at Appendix 3 be approved.

4.      The proposed capital programme at Appendix 6, as outlined in Section 7 be approved.

5.      The potential liability in respect of Municipal Mutual Insurance, as outlined in Section 9 be noted, and that £80k has been built into the revised budget as a provision to cover the potential exposure of this liability be noted.

6.      Authority be delegated to the Director of Resources, in consultation
with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to determine and approve any additional material that may be needed to support the presentation of the interim budget proposals for consultation.

7.      Consultation responses be sought by 25^th January 2013.