To consider the report of the Scrutiny Commission (enclosed).

DECISION

That Cabinet Executive considers the comments and recommendations of Scrutiny Commission in respect of the draft 2023/24 budget proposals before making final recommendations to Council.

Reason:

Scrutiny Commission has a mandate to examine the Administration’s draft budget proposals and submit comments to Cabinet Executive which it is then obliged to consider before making its own final recommendations to Council on Budget proposals. All non-executive members may be involved in this process.

Considered – Report of the Scrutiny Commission, presented by Cllr. Geoff Welsh – Chairman of the Scrutiny Commission.

Cllr. Geoff Welsh thanked Cabinet Executive Members for attending the scrutiny budget sessions and for responding to all the questions put to them.

Cllr. Maggie Wright thanked all Members who attended the scrutiny budget sessions and commended Officers who prepared the reports for the meetings.

Other options considered: No other options were considered. Budget scrutiny is a constitutional requirement.