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Apologies and Announcements Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors Peter Britcliffe, Alan Hosker, Terry Hurn, Hasina Khan, Stuart Morris, David Westley and Phillippa Williamson.
County Councillors Loraine Cox, Nweeda Khan, Erica Lewis, Yousuf Motala and Lian Pate joined the meeting virtually.
Announcements
Deaths
The Chairman reported the recent deaths of former County Councillor David Coulston, who sadly passed away on 18 December 2024, former County Councillor Ken Brown, who sadly passed away on 31 December 2024, and former County Councillor Bob Clark, who sadly passed away on 15 January 2025.
The Council observed a one-minute silence.
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Disclosure of Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests Minutes: County Councillor Julie Gibson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 3, the Green Group Budget Amendment, as an employee of Royal Mail. |
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2025/26 Budget Report Additional documents: Minutes: County Councillor Alan Vincent, Cabinet Member for Resources, HR and Property (Deputy Leader), moved the recommendations of the Cabinet regarding:
- A revenue net budget requirement for 2025/26 - A Council Tax requirement for 2025/26 - A contribution from the transitional reserve to provide a balanced budget position in 2025/26 - A savings delivery programme to be delivered in 2025/26 - The reserves position, transfers and commitments as detailed - The indicative Capital Programme for 2025/26 - The Capital Strategy - Uplifts to Adult Social Care Provider Fees and Children's Services Fostering Fees and other allowances
Together with the recommendations of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee from its meeting on 27 January 2025 regarding:
- The Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26
The motion was seconded by County Councillor Aidy Riggott, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Growth.
County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson then made his Budget speech and moved an Amendment to the Budget proposals, on behalf of the Labour Group, which was seconded by County Councillor Jennifer Mein.
A copy of the Amendment was circulated to all Members and is set out at Annex 1 to these minutes.
Following a period of debate, a recorded vote on the Amendment was taken in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order B46(7). The names of those Members who voted for or against the Amendment, and those who abstained, are set out below.
For (29)
Against (41)
Abstain (0)
The Labour Group's Amendment was therefore LOST.
Following an adjournment, County Councillor Gina Dowding then made her Budget speech and moved an Amendment to the Budget proposals on behalf of the Green Group, which was seconded by County Councillor Scott Cunliffe.
A copy of the Amendment was circulated to all Members and is set out at Annex 2 to these minutes.
Following a period of debate, a recorded vote on the Amendment was taken in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order B46(7). The names of those Members who voted for or against the Amendment, and those who abstained, are set out below.
For (29)
Against (41)
Abstain (0)
The Green Group's Amendment was therefore LOST.
County Councillor ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Annexes '1' - '3' Minutes: Annex 1
BUDGET COUNCIL: 26 FEBRUARY 2025
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LABOUR GROUP TO THE 2025/26 BUDGET
(1) Proposed amendments to the revenue budget
(2) Proposed additions to the capital programme
The addition to the capital programme will be funded from the transitional reserve.
View of the Executive Director of Resources (S151)
The proposals have been validated as being deliverable financially in 2025/26.
In validating the proposals, I have been mindful that:
The transitional reserve is currently forecast to be £112.8m at 31st March 2026. The transitional reserve is sufficient to support the structural deficit for 2025/26 – 2026/27. This amendment would cost an additional £12m in 2025/26, resulting in a revised forecast balance for the transitional reserve of £100.8m at 31st March 2026.
Annex 2
BUDGET COUNCIL: 26 FEBRUARY 2025
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE GREENS GROUP TO THE 2025/26 BUDGET
(1) Proposed amendments to the revenue budget £m
Reinstate budget relating to saving for young persons travel scheme ` 0.155
Reinstate budget relating for saving for £1 concessionary (discretionary) travel fare for disabled pass holders 0.239
Fund an additional 3 climate officer posts to deliver environmental and carbon reduction programmes and to secure funding 0.180
Vacancy management – review and disestablish vacant posts -0.574
Total cost of proposed amendments: 0.000
View of the Chief Executive and Director of Resources (S151)
The proposals have been validated as being deliverable financially in 2025/26.
In validating the proposals, I have been mindful that:
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