Agenda

Members are asked to declare the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in respect of any item of business to be considered at the meeting

The Panel is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Panel held on 1 February 2023 (attached) and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

This report provides an update on the preparation of the budget for 2023/24.  The report seeks any final guidance from the Panel prior to the preparation of the Budget and Council Tax report for the Council on 14 February 2023.

This report outlines the treasury management strategy for 2023/24, which includes prudential indicators for 2023/24 to 2025/26, the minimum revenue provision (MRP) policy, and the investment and borrowing strategy. It is a legislative requirement that these items be approved by Full Council.

This report presents a review of reserves and recommends minimum reserve balances to ensure sound management of the Council’s finances.