Agenda item

To consider the following Motion submitted by Councillor A S Fluker, duly seconded by Councillor M W Helm and referred to this Committee by the Council at its meeting on 3 November 2022.

Motion

That Council brings forward the 2023/24 Budget and a fully costed 2023/27 Corporate Plan at the same time and in advance of the 2023 municipal year.

Further detail on this Motion submitted by Councillor Fluker is attached.

The Committee considered the Motion submitted by Councillor A S Fluker as set out on the Agenda for this meeting.

Councillor Fluker spoke to his Motion and explained how he felt it important for the Council to consider its Corporate Plan alongside budget setting, especially in light of the forthcoming District elections and potential new administration in May.  He proposed that the Council bring forward the 2023 / 24 Budget and a fully costed 2023 - 27 Corporate Plan at the same time and in advance of the 2023 municipal year.  This was duly seconded by Councillor W Stamp.

Members’ discussed the Motion in depth.  During the debate it was noted that the Council did have a current Corporate Plan which was fit for purpose and had been used in preparation of the budget.  The Director of Resources advised that it was planned for the budget and Corporate Plan to be aligned but to do this before May would be incredibly challenging due to the public consultation etc. required to bring forward a Corporate Plan for 2023 – 27.  He explained that although the Council would be approving the budget any new administration had the gift to make changes to the budget.

The Chairman moved the Motion in the name of Councillor Fluker.

In accordance with Procedure Rule No. 13 (3) Councillor K M H Lagan requested a recorded vote. 

For the recommendation:

Councillors M G Bassenger, M F L Durham, A S Fluker, K M H Lagan and W Stamp.

Against the recommendation:

Councillors Mrs P A Channer, Mrs J L Fleming, N G F Shaughnessy, R H Siddall and C Swain.

Abstention:

Councillor S White.

There being and equality of votes the Chairman exercised her casting vote in support of the proposal.

RECOMMENDED that the Council brings forward the 2023 / 24 Budget and a fully costed 2023 - 27 Corporate Plan at the same time and in advance of the 2023 municipal year.