Decision details

Recommended to Council:

1.  That the Forecast for 2023/24, as set out in Column 3 of Annex 1 to the report, be noted.

2.  That the Income Generation Proposals, Savings Options and Revenue Pressures, as set out in Annexes 2 and 3 to the report, be approved.

3.  That the transfers to or from reserves, as detailed in paragraph 4.34 of the report, be approved.

4.  That subject to recommendations 2 and 3 above and taking due regard of the Head of Finance and Revenues’ comments in Annex 7 to the report, the budget for 2024/25, as set out in Column 6 of Annex 1 to the report, be approved.

5.  That subject to recommendations 2, 3 and 4 above, the revenue estimates for each Service contained in Annex 6 to the report be approved.

6.  That a Council Tax Requirement for 2024/25 of £11,012,693 be approved.

7.  That a Special Expenses Levy of £343,604 be made in respect of the area of Andover to cover the cost of providing burial grounds, sports grounds and playgrounds.

8.  That a general precept of £8,532,991 be levied for the year 2024/25.

9.  That the Medium Term Forecast, contained in Annex 5 to the report, be noted.

10.That a Band D Council Tax, excluding Parishes and Special Expenses, of £163.91 in 2024/25 be approved.