Decision details

To approve the draft revenue budget 2016/17 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2016/17 to 2019/20  MTFS.

Following an amendment to Recommendation 1 in the report, it was

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the draft budget for 2016/17 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2016/17 to 2018/19 be approved for general consultation as set out in Appendices 1A, 1B, 1C and 2 to the report, subject to reference to PH_13 ‘Health Visiting – full review of service provision’ under savings for Public Health, page 328 of the agenda refers, being deleted;

(2)          the balanced budget position for 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19, paragraph 1.9 of the report refers, be noted;

(3)          the proposal to increase Council Tax by 1.99% in 2016/17, paragraph 1.12 of the report refers, be noted;

(4)          the structure of the Schools Funding Formula for 2016-17, un-changed from the 2015/16 formula agreed last year, as set out in Appendix 3 to the report, be approved;

(5)          the draft Public Health Budget for 2016/17, as set out in Appendix 4 to the report, be approved;

(6)          the sum of £245,298 as Harrow’s contribution to the London Grant Scheme in 2016/17, paragraph 1.28 of the report refers, be agreed;

(7)          it be noted that final approval would be sought from Cabinet and Council in February 2016.

Reason for Decision:  To publish a draft budget for 2016/17 and MTFS to 2018/19.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: None