Councillor Vanisha Solanki

Councillor Vanisha Solanki highlighted pressures within the High Needs Block of the DSG, which accounts for the majority of a significant overspend. The councillor stated that rigorous challenge sessions were in place to identify further savings and assured the committee that no service cuts were envisaged at present. The councillor also highlighted the significant funding gap anticipated from 2029/30 onwards and stressed the need for further savings and efficiencies to balance the budget for future years. The councillor moved a motion to tackle abuse of frontline workers and presented a report highlighting the need to revise the charging schedule to encourage development in the borough.

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