To note the outcome of the public consultation in relation to the proposal and to consider recommendations from the Public Service Trust Steering Group in relation to the next steps.

The report will be sent out to follow the meeting of the Public Service Trust Steering Group which will consider the report to both the Council and Herefordshire Primary Care Trust which is due to be held on Friday, 14th September, 2007.

To enable the Council to take forward the proposal for a Public Service Trust for Herefordshire.

To note the progress being made in relation to the formation of a Public Service Trust.

To consider the outcomes of further detailed discussions between Council Officers and PCT Executive Directors on a Public Service Trust for Herefordshire, bringing together certain Council and PCT functions into a single new structure.  (Report to follow)