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(i) To recommend to The Executive
that they recommend to Council budget proposals for the financial year ended 31
March 2018 in respect of Revenue and Capital, together with approval of the
Capital Plan and its associated funding.
(ii) To agree revised charges, where appropriate, for the
year ended 31 March 2018.
(iii) To approve remits of any earmarked reserves proposed.
(iv) To approve any delegations arising from items above.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £300,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/12/2016
Decision due: 19 Jan 2017 by Executive Councillor for Communities.
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Communities.
Lead director: Strategic Director (DE)
Department: Finance
Contact: Chris Humphris, Principal Accountant (Services) Email: chris.humphris@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key decision and will automatically appear on the agenda.
Background Information: The Budget Setting Report is reviewed by each Scrutiny committee in January for eventual recommendation to Council and thus set the level of council tax for the forthcoming financial year. The report also contains proposals for capital bids, their inclusion in the Capital Plan and financing of the Capital Plan. In addition, budget proposals may contain delegations to officers to make decisions throughout the financial year. Fees and Charges for services provided and also for housing rents are agreed at this committee cycle.