THAT  (a)        the premises and transport issues facing the Integrated Community Equipment Service be noted and that these form part of the Council's forthcoming scheme selection process for future capital projects;

(b)the associated staffing/revenue costs of £37,000 be included in the Council’s budget allocation process;

(c)the initial Government guidance regarding the role of the Third Sector in equipment service be noted and that a further report be made on these options once the full guidance is available;

(d)               the progress made on the action plan from the Cabinet report of 20th April 2006 at Appendix 1 be noted; and

(e)               a further report be brought back to Cabinet on the savings and cost benefits and on how this will be progressed.