Issue - meetings

The report was presented by the Executive Director for Children’s Services, who gave a brief update on the budget setting and the proposals contained within the report. He noted that the focus was on a balanced budget arrangement for 2021-2022 with options for future years, which have not yet been finalised. He noted that he was confident these savings could be made without adversely affecting the outcomes for children and young people in the long term.

The Committee had the opportunity to question officers and discuss the report in depth. The Chairman moved to vote on the recommendation set out within the report and votes were recorded as follows;

It was RESOLVED;

1. That the Children, Education and Safeguarding Committee consider the MTFS proposals which relate to the committee as set out in Appendix A and, having considered the initial equalities impacts, refer these proposals to Policy and Resources Committee for decision.