Martin Goddard

Councillor Martin Goddard presented the Month 5 Budget Monitoring Report. He stated that pressure on reserves is largely driven by underfunding from central government. The councillor also noted the administration's commitment to maintaining low Council Tax and fees. Councillor Goddard addressed a question regarding the Financial Improvement Programme, explaining its aims and noting savings identified from the high needs block. He was also asked about the level of Exceptional Financial Support funding needed to avoid a Section 114 Notice and its cost to taxpayers. Councillor Goddard was questioned regarding delays to budget monitoring reports.

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