To set the Council Tax for 2014/15 and to set the Council’s Revenue Budget for 2014/15. The Council is legally required to agree a budget for the forthcoming financial year (an indicative budget for 2014/15 was agreed at the Council meeting held on 28 February 2013). In addition, there is a legal requirement to set the Council Tax for the forthcoming year
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2013
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 6 Mar 2014 by Council
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Director of Corporate Services
Department: Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services
Contact: Margaret Rawding, Chief Finance Officer Email: margaret.rawding@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4082.
Consultation process
A range of methods including face to face meetings, direct with groups (including under-represented groups), organisations and service providers. In addition, media releases, workshops with the general public and web based tools, such as e-consult have been used
Consultees
A wide number / variety of organisations have been consulted (wef 11 October 2012) following the identification of revenue budget saving options for 2014/15. In addition, members of the general public, service users, providers of services and partner organisations and groups have been consulted. Should there be any need for additional saving options for 2014/15, this will also follow the above consultation process. Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Performance and Corporate Services) – 18 February 2014; and Cabinet – 27 February 2014
Exempt Report?: No