Conservative Group Budget Motion
North Lanarkshire Council · 23 February 2023
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Conservative and Unionist Budget 2023/24 1. Budget adjustments Service area Saving ref. No Summary Savings Proposal Saving Description 23/24 £000 24/25 £000 25/26 £000 Total £000 Education Children & Families ECF01 Early Years Establishments Re-align the operating model for Early Learning and Childcare employees 0 2,000 1,000 3,000 ECF03 HQ Service Delivery Reduction in transport and plant 0 1,200 2,400 3,600 ECF09 Music Tuition Review the operational model for the Instrumental Music Service 95 45 0 140 ECF13 Schools Review of Devolved School Management whilst being mindful of teacher numbers 664 332 0 996 Total Education Children & Families 7,736
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Conservative and Unionist Budget 2023/24 2. Areas for growth Service area Summary Savings Proposal Growth Description Total £000 Enterprise & Communities Environmental enforcement Increase environmental enforcement Wardens 137 Anti-Social Behaviour Extend assistance to all residential properties 111 Grass cutting Re-establish / enhance grass cutting on Council land (including Cemeteries and roads and verges adjacent to roads with a speed limit of 40mph and above) 794 Coronation Funds to support public participation in the Coronation 50 Offset outstanding saving Reversal of previous savings linked to Culture and Leisure 2,000 Total of additional budget items 3,092 3. Summary Narrative Summary 23/24 (000) Identified savings 7,736 Gap -4,644 Additional items -3,092 Balance 0 Assumption Council tax rise 5% =£6,400 Note: This proposal requires agreement to use one-off resources of £6.977m in year one and £10.377m over the three-year period. This allows time to implement the savings.