Decision - Budget Protocol

Brighton and Hove Council Decided 30 Jan 2025 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Council

Report author

Nigel Manvell

Published

4 Feb 2025

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report sets out the format, protocol and procedures to be followed at the budget and Council Tax setting meeting of the full Council ('Budget Council') on 27 February 2025.

1) That the budget protocol outlined in Appendix 1 be approved for use at the Budget Council meeting on the 27 February 2025. 2) That the Legal Advice Note as set out at Appendix 2 be noted.

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The proposed protocol sets out how the 2025/26 Council Tax, General Fund and Housing Revenue Account budgets will be considered. It limits political groups to four amendments each and establishes deadlines, officer checks, confidentiality arrangements and meetings to coordinate amendments before Budget Council.

Recommendation

To approve and implement the proposed budget protocol for setting the 2025/26 Council Tax, General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Revenue and Capital Budget.

Financial impact

None stated

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Budget Council

Stakeholders named

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Recognised political GroupsGroup Leadersfinance officersChief ExecutiveS151 Chief Financial OfficerMonitoring OfficerMayorHead of Democratic Services

Next steps

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Political groups must submit proposed amendments by 12 noon on Tuesday 18 February 2025.
Finance officers and the relevant Corporate Director or Director must assess amendments by 12 noon on Friday 21 February 2025.
Amendments will be shared between Group Leaders at 12 noon on Monday 24 February 2025.
A Whips meeting will be arranged for the afternoon of Monday 24 February 2025.
A Group Leaders meeting will take place at 3:00pm on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
Budget Council will consider the budget and amendments on 27 February 2025.
If Council fails to set Council Tax on 27 February 2025, a further meeting will be held before 10 March 2025.

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