a) That the results of the Public Consultation process (Appendix 7 to the report referred) and the minute of the Overview Committee held on 28th January 2025 (Appendix 8 to the report referred) be noted.

b) That the following recommendations for onward referral to Full Council on 5th March 2025 be approved:

1.       That the Revenue Estimates for the General Fund 2025/26 (Appendices 1, 1a and 1b) be approved.

2.       That the Council Tax for a Band D property in 2025/26 be set at £171.54 (£4.95 per annum increase on 2024/25 levels).

3.       That the additions to and use of reserves (as detailed at Appendix 1 to the report referred) be approved.

4.       That the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (at Appendix 1 to the report referred) be approved.

5.       That the Capital Programmes and Capital Strategy (Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to the report referred) be approved.

6.       That the Section 25 addendum (Appendix 1 to the report referred) be noted.

7.       That the Treasury Management Policy Statement and Treasury Management Strategy Statement including MRP Policy (at Appendix 4 to the report referred) be approved.

8.       That the Fees and Charges Schedule 2025/26 (Appendix 5 to the report referred) be approved.

9.       That the Annual Delivery Plan for 2025/26 (Appendix 6 to the report referred) be approved.