Issue - meetings

The report outlines the draft General Fund Budget position for 2016/17.  The Joint Committee is reminded of the need to achieve savings throughout the four-year period covered by the Financial Strategy.  Information is provided on the details of the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2016/17 and the Council’s financial position following this and taking account of savings and other recommendations of the ‘Star Chamber’ process and further proposals following analysis of the Settlement.

The Joint Committee is requested to make observations to the Executive regarding Waverley’s draft Budget and the savings and growth proposals, and to make suggestions as to how the current budget shortfall can be addressed.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee gives consideration to the service areas within its remit and passes observations to the Executive regarding:

1.    the detailed Budget papers for 2016/17;

2.   the list of Budget savings proposals included at Annexe 3;

3.    potential Growth Items included at Annexe 3; and

4.    proposed Fees and Charges.