That members agree the contents of this report in order to start the budget consultation process and note the following proposed budget items, in particular:

·         A proposed 1.99% increase in council tax in 2022/23 with no proposed cuts to services

·         The forecast balanced budget for 2022/23 and the forecast budget position in 2023/24 and 2024/25

·         To note the proposals in the report for investment in the Labour Administration’s priority areas

·         To increase the capital programme by £74k to supplement the existing £21k budget at Milestones Meadows to deliver key improvements at the site.