Agenda item

Decisions:

Having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

1.   That the revenue budget for 2023 – 2024 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report be approved.

2.   That Fees and Charges Executive Functions be delegated to the appropriate Corporate Director following consultation with the Council Leader, relevant Cabinet Member and Chair of the relevant Scrutiny Committee and the

Fees and Charges Executive Functions applicable for the financial year 2023/2024 which are applicable in any subsequent financial year and which, in the opinion of the relevant Corporate Director, need to be set in advance of the financial year for operational reasons.

3.   That the Fees and Charges for Non Executive Functions be delegated to the appropriate Corporate Director following consultation with the Council Leader, Deputy Leader and Chair of the relevant non-executive committee and the

Fees and Charges for Non Executive functions applicable in any subsequent financial year and which, in the opinion of the Corporate Director, need to be set in advance of that financial year for operational reasons.

4.   That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Chief Executive, Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Social Justice to make any necessary amendment through the general reserves, as a consequence of any variation between the Welsh Governments final settlement and the provisional settlement.

5.   That the Council Tax in 2023/2024 increase by 4.5%. Band D equivalent for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council will be £1,737.72 be commended to Council for approval.

Reason for Decisions

To fulfil the statutory requirement to determine the budget for 2022/2023.

To provide a mechanism for dealing with any variation between the provisional and final Welsh Government settlements.

To agree arrangements for setting Fees and Charges.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be implemented after consideration and approval by Council.