The committee considered a report that set out the revenue and capital budget proposals for the 2017/18 financial year including the level of council tax and reserves.

Decision

That the committee receive a report on the level of once-off funding available and potential bids at its meeting in April.

Recommendation to Full Council

(a)  That the funding for community-led housing developments is put into an earmarked reserve and that an action plan on its use is produced.

(b)  That the proposals for balancing the 2017/18 revenue budget set out in Appendix 3 be approved

(c)  That the 2017/18 Capital programme in Appendix 4 be approved

(d)  That the formal resolutions in respect of the 2017/18 Budget and Council tax including details of the council tax levels for Dorset County Council, Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner and Fire & Rescue Authority and Town Council be included in the Budget report to the 23 February Council meeting.