The purpose of this report is to consider the
recommendation to the County Council to approve the revenue budget,
precept and council tax for 2024/25. It also provides a further
update to Cabinet on the financial position for the County Council
in 2023/24 and the medium term financial position to
2025/26.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on more than one Division;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2024
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Not applicable
Decision due: 6 Feb 2024 by Cabinet
Lead director: Director of Corporate Operations
Contact: Rob Carr Email: rob.carr@hants.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Feedback from businesses on the
Council’s 2024/25 budget will be sought through the Hampshire
Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, a broad consultation exercise
was undertaken over summer 2023 to gather stakeholder views on the
Council’s approach to balancing the budget to
2025/26.
Consultees
Local businesses, general public and specific
stakeholder groups, such as district and parish councils, schools,
voluntary and community sector groups and service
providers.