It was resolved –
· To approve the initial proposed budget for 2024/25 of £184.219m.
· To approve a proposed increase in Council Tax of 9.78%, plus 1.12% to cover the Fire Levy making a total of 10.9% and taking the Band D charge to £1,592.37.
· To formally propose an increase in the premium on second homes from 75% to 100%.
· That £4.425m be released from the Council’s general balances and earmarked reserves in order to balance the 2024/25 revenue budget.