Agenda item

To receive information and to ask questions of cabinet members in respect of the budget implications of the proposed Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24. See Item 5 of this agenda.

The committee received an overview of the proposed Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 from Councillor Kieron Williams, Leader of the Council and Councillor Stephanie Cryan, Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance.  The committee also heard from Duncan Whitfield, Strategic Director of Finance and Governance.

The committee then received presentations from cabinet members on their respective budget portfolio areas.  The cabinet members and chief/senior officers in attendance answered questions of the committee members.

The meeting ended following the question and answer session, with the committee due to meet the following day to consider the information received, and whether there were any recommendations the committee felt should be made to Cabinet on the 2023-24 budget proposals.