Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

The Budget Strategy 2015/16 was presented to Council in conjunction with the Statement of Accounts and the New Homes Bonus reports also on the agenda for this meeting. It was moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Bray and by majority

RESOLVED – the Budget Strategy 2015/16 be approved.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

The Committee received a report outlining the budget strategy for 2015/16 which set out the context and challenges. Discussion ensued regarding grants to parishes and it was reiterated that the continuation of council tax support grants to parish councils should continue, but withdrawing the payment of a portion of the New Homes Bonus to parishes would be reconsidered in light of budget constraints for the borough council.

It was moved by Councillor Morrell, seconded by Councillor Mayne and

RESOLVED – Council be RECOMMENDED to withdraw the allocation of 25% of New Homes Bonus to parish councils in full from 2015/16.