Finance & Policy Committee - 14th January 2025

Time: 7.00 pm

Location: Congleton Town Hall

Contact: Serena Van Schepdael – Finance Manager/Responsible Financial Officer

Tel: 01260 270350 Email: info@congleton-tc.gov.uk

The following members sit on this committee:

Ex-Officio members: Councillor Kay Wesley (Town Mayor) Councillor Robert Brittain (Deputy Mayor)

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AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence

Members are respectfully reminded of the necessity to submit any apology for absence in advance and to give a reason for non-attendance.

2. Minutes of Previous Meetings

To approve and sign the minutes of the Finance and Policy Committee held on 14th November 2024.

3. Declarations of Interest

Members are requested to declare both “pecuniary” and “non-pecuniary” interests as early in the meeting as they become known.

4. Outstanding Actions (Enclosed)

To note the Action log summary.

5. Questions from Members of the Public

There will be 15 minutes at each meeting to receive any questions from Members of the
Public, either verbally at the meeting including those which have been received in writing
7 days prior to the meeting.

6. Urgent Items

Members may raise urgent items related to this committee, but no discussion or decisions
may be taken at the meeting.

7. Ear Marked Reserves (Enclosed)

Approve the EMR movement for 24-25 year end, and recommend this to Council for approval on 23rd January 2025.

8. Draft Budget and Precept for 2025-2026 (Enclosed)

1. Approve the Budget for 2025-2026. (Decision 1) and recommend to Council for approval on 23rd January 2025.

2. Approve the Precept requirement of £1,388,757 for 2025-2026, which equates to a rise of £16.81 per year/15.94% per Band D Household. (Decision 2) and recommend to Council for approval on 23rd January 2025.

9. Payments Over £5,000 (Enclosed)

Approve the payments over £5,000, and recommend these to Council for approval on 23rd January 2025.