Issue - meetings

To note the council's deliberations for the 2013/14 general fund revenue budget and agree the next steps in the budgeting process.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the changes to local government funding arrangements outlined in the report be noted.

2.  That the continuing uncertainty over the financial position for 2013/14 and future years, and uncertainty over the date of the provisional finance settlement which will not be announced until after the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers his autumn statement on 5 December be noted.

3.  That the provisional 2013/14 budget from February 2011, updated for known changes be noted.

4.  That commitment to the ten fairer future promises as set out in the council plan and medium term resources strategy (MTRS) and the seven budget principles to guide and underpin the work of officers in arriving at a balanced budget proposal for February 2013 be reaffirmed.

5.  That officers be instructed to continue to work on budget options for a balanced budget in 2013/14 for presentation to the cabinet in January 2013, for onward recommendation to council assembly.