This report seeks consideration of the Financial Strategy 2020/21 to 2029/30.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the Financial Strategy 2020/21 to 2029/30 at Annex ‘A’ and ‘A’(1) of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report considered the Financial Strategy 2020/21 to 2029/30 as well as the 2020/21 North and West Yorkshire 50% Business Rates Pool.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure there was a long term financial planning mechanism for the Council.  The Financial Strategy supported all the Council’s priorities to ensure that all services could be delivered in a way that was affordable and sustainable.

The Decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)     the Financial Strategy 2020/21 to 2029/30 attached at Annex A and A(1) of the report; and

(2)     the 2020/21 North and West Yorkshire 50% business Rates Pool.