Agenda item

1. Mr Oakford introduced the report.

2. Further to questions and comments from Members, it was noted that:

·       It would not be known until KCC had received the final settlement whether the grant would include increased costs in payroll for National Insurance. The money was being allocated on the basis of a national formula rather than actual local spending on staff.

·       Work was being undertaken to address potential shortfalls in funding for social care provision.

·       KCC was working to build up general reserves back to 5%.

·       The training budget had not been reduced and the maintenance budget had been increased. Spending had been reduced in many discretionary areas but trying to maintain services to the most vulnerable in the county.

3. RESOLVED to note the update to the administration’s draft revenue budget proposals and draft capital programme.