a)
That the comments of the Scrutiny Commission be
noted;
b)
That the 2024/25
provisional revenue and capital outturn be noted;
c)
That the prudential
indicators for 2024/25 as shown in Appendix E to the report be noted;
d)
That the net underspend
be used for the additional commitments as specified in the report;
e)
That it be noted that the
current MTFS gap of £90m by 2028/29 may be exacerbated by the Government’s
Spending Review announced on 11th June and that the Director of
Corporate Resources report further to the Cabinet at its next meeting on the
Spending Review, its implications for the County Council’s finances and
services;
f)
That in light of that
further report, the procurement of external support to deliver savings be
approved by the Cabinet at its next meeting.
(KEY DECISION)
REASONS FOR DECISION:
To note the provisional revenue and capital outturn for 2024/25 and agree the transfers to earmarked reserves to fund future commitments.