Decision details

2023-24 Reserves Policy (Non-Key)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) and Cabinet
Member for Finance and Resources.
The report provides the outcome of the annual review of the Council’s Reserves Policy
following the reporting of the Council’s 2022/23 outturn position.

The Scrutiny Committee/Cabinet is asked to comment on and:
a) Note the annual review of Council’s 2023/24 Reserves Policy including the level
and rationale for the reserves held;
b) Recommend for approval the adjustments and reclassification of earmarked
reserves held in line with the recommended amounts; and
c) Recommend for approval the proposed 2023/24 Reserves Policy.

Decision:

The Cabinet considered an update on the Council’s Reserves Policy following the reporting of the Council’s 2022/23 outturn position and has agreed to:-

 

(1) Note the annual review of Council’s 2023/24 Reserves Policy including the level and rationale for the reserves held.

 

(2) Approve the adjustments and reclassification of earmarked reserves held in line with the recommended amounts.

 

(3) Approve the proposed 2023/24 Reserves Policy.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: CAB412

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Considered at CRMG prior to Cabinet meeting

Contact: Jonathan Davies, Corporate and Support Services Email: jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 218 1025.

Report author: Michael Shields

Publication date: 21/09/2023

Date of decision: 19/09/2023

Decided at meeting: 19/09/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 28/09/2023

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