Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private. 2. Budget Scrutiny 2024-25: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2024-25 from— Cllr Katie Hagmann, Resources Spokesperson, COSLA; David Robertson, Finance Lead, SOLACE and Chief Executive, Scottish Borders Council; Mirren Kelly, Chief Officer, Local Government Finance, COSLA; and then from— Joe FitzPatrick, Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning, and Ian Storrie, Head of Local Government Finance, Scottish Government. 3. Budget Scrutiny 2024-25: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.