Councillor Butler responded that opposition groups had the chance to put forward alternative budget proposals before the council’s 2023/24 budget was approved, as part of its medium-term financial strategy (MTFS), earlier this year.

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“Some of this will be funded by the £6m growth already earmarked by the council and built into the MTFS to address a growing ageing population and the increased complexity of need that is being experienced.

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The MTFS is Solihull Council’s key corporate strategy that allows the Council to deliver its priorities as outlined in the Council Plan and to manage the Council finances in a prudent and efficient manner.

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