The Committee agreed the following budget assumptions for 2023/24, which would result in an estimated budget deficit of £1.27m, requiring savings to be made in accordance with paragraph 3.6 of the report:
1. Salaries 5%
2. Costs 3%
3. Fees & Charges
a) 5% Concessionary
b) Charge the maximum allowed for statutory fees and charges.
The Committee also asked the Chief Executive to present, at the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee on 28 November 2022, a proposed process for reviewing the Council’s staffing and management structure.