That the following recommendations be approved for onward referral to Full Council on 1st March 2023:

1.       The Revenue Estimates for the General Fund for 2023/24 (Appendices 1, 1a and 1b) be approved;

2.       That the Council Tax for a Band A property in 2023/24 be set at £107.76 (£3.30 per annum increase on 2022/23 levels) and band D £161.64 for 2023/24 (a £4.95 per annum increase on 2022/23 levels);

3.       The additions to and use of reserves (as detailed at Appendix 1) be approved;

4.       The Medium Term Financial Strategy (at Appendix 1) be approved;

5.       The Capital Programme and Capital Strategy (Appendices 1 and 2) be approved;

6.       The Treasury Management Policy 2023/24 (Appendix 3a) and Treasury Management Strategy, including the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy and Annual Investment Strategy 2023/24 (Appendix 3b) be approved;

7.       The Annual Delivery Plan for 2023/24 (Appendix 4) be approved;

8.       That Executive Board notes the results of the Budget Consultation process at Appendix 5 (to follow);

9.       That Full Council delegates approval to the Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Development (S151), to account as required for any s31 grant and reserve transactions required in respect of the Collection Fund;

10.   That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Development (S151), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to make any necessary amendments to the budget prior to Council due to late notifications.