Decision details

1.           That the GM Mayor’s proposal to increase the Mayoral General Precept to £102.95 (Band D) comprising of £71.20 for functions previously covered by the Fire and Rescue Authority precept and £31.75 for other Mayoral General functions be considered.

2.           That it be noted that the proposal for the Mayoral General Precept for 2022/23 is part of a multi-year strategy for setting the Mayoral precept baseline which will be adjusted in future years as further Mayoral functions are covered by the funding raised.

3.           That the following be noted:

i)       the overall budget proposed for the Fire and Rescue Service,

ii)      the use of the reserves to support the revenue and capital budgets, and the assessment by the Treasurer that the reserves as at March 2023 are adequate,

iii)     the proposed Fire Service capital programme and proposals for funding,

iv)     the medium-term financial position for the Fire and Rescue Service covered by the Mayoral precept.

4.           That the detailed budget proposals for other Mayoral functions be noted.

5.           That the use of reserves as set out in Paragraph 3.3 of the report be noted.

6.           That Members of the GMCA be asked to consider whether they would wish to submit any written comments to the Mayor in line with the legal process and timetable described in this report.

7.           That it be noted that at its meeting on 11 February 2022 there will be an updated budget submitted, consistent with the precept proposals, to reflect final tax base and collection fund calculations and the final Revenue Support Grant settlement.