The recent budget review shows that out of the planned £15 million in cuts, £2.4 million will likely not be delivered, causing concern over future savings.
Councillor Martin Goode expressed that the forecast was not reliable, citing it was based on speculation, thus raising alarm about unrealistic savings targets.
Despite a 4.99% council tax increase and new government grants, the council revealed it could not balance its budget for 2024/25, highlighting financial difficulties.
Councillor Phil Ruck criticized the budgeting strategy, stating that planning for non-deliverable savings was akin to budgeting for failure, further complicating fiscal management.
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