Agenda

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 December.

To be advised of any additional items of business which the Chair decides by reason of special circumstances shall be taken as matters of urgency at this meeting.

To hear any questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.

Following the request of the Scrutiny Commission, representatives have been invited to provide an update on healthcare including GPs and enhanced access, dentistry, and the new community diagnostic centre.

Work programme attached.

Members are asked to scrutinise the following reports (8a to 8f) and the recommendations therein which will be put to Council at its budget meeting on 20 February 2025.

To update members on the medium term financial strategy (MTFS) position for 2024/25 to 2027/28 in the context of significant uncertainty for local government in light of the recent government announcements on devolution and local government reorganisation.

To present the general fund revenue budget for 2025/26.

To present the housing revenue account budget including housing repairs for 2025/26.

To present the proposed scale of fees and charges for 2025/26.

To present the capital strategy and capital programme for 2024/25 to 2027/28.

To present the Council’s prudential indicators for 2024/25 - 2027/28 and sets out the expected treasury operations for this period.

To present the pay policy statement for 2025/26.

To brief members on the initial feedback from the peer review in advance of receiving the formal report.

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 16 December for information.

As announced under item 3.