To report December’s budget monitoring information and provide an indication of estimated outturn.

THAT the report be noted, subject to any comments Cabinet wishes to make.

        i)            the forecast outturn for 2008/09 agreed with Directors based on service and financial performance outlined in this report be noted;

      ii)            the continuing efforts of all Directors to ensure service targets are met within the approved budget be endorsed;

The Council’s revenue and capital position is reported regularly to Cabinet.  The information provides an indication of the Council’s performance against budgets.

None.