Decision details

1.         That the proposal to freeze the Mayoral General Precept at £90.95 (Band D) comprising of £66.20 for functions previously covered by the Fire and Rescue Authority precept and £24.75 for other Mayoral General functions be approved.

2.         That the overall budget proposed for the Fire and Rescue Service, the use of the reserves to support the revenue and capital budgets, the assessment by the Treasurer that the reserves as at March 2022 are adequate, the proposed Fire Service capital programme and proposals for funding, and the medium term financial position for the Fire and Rescue Service covered by the Mayoral precept be noted.

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

4.         That the funding included in the budget for Bus Reform be noted, and that a further update on expenditure and funding would be provided following a Mayoral decision on Bus Reform.

5.         That the use of reserves as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

6.         That it be noted that the GMCA would 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 the meeting of the GMCA on 12 February 2021 there would 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.