Here are the important dates for the decision making process for the 2017/18 budget.
(please note that these dates may be subject to change)
Proposed Budget Timetable
July 2016 |
Budget Strategy Report considered |
| July-September 2016 |
Directorates continue to develop budget proposals |
| October 2016 |
Provisional Budget Settlement received |
| November / December 2016 |
Consultation on draft budget savings proposalsLink opens in a new window |
| December 2016 |
Cabinet approval of Council Tax Base |
| December 2016 |
Final Budget Settlement received |
| January 2017 |
Fine-tuning of budget proposals and consideration of medium term financial plans |
| February 2017 |
Approval of Corporate Plan and Budget |
In addition, throughout this period there will be continued involvement and consultation with Council Tax Payers, the grants sector, the Budget Forum, Scrutiny Committees, Trade Unions employees and statutory consultation with schools