THAT:

(a)          the evidence base (consisting of the Understanding Herefordshire 2013 assessment, the corporate performance report for 2012/13 and the budget outturn report for 2012/13) be noted, and used to inform future planning, commissioning and decision making;

(b)          suggestions for recommendations arising from the Understanding Herefordshire 2013 assessment be discussed by senior management, all Councillors, the Health and Well-being Board and the Herefordshire Partnership Executive Group;

(c)          the final outturn for 2012/13 be noted;

(d)          the movements to new reserves, outlined in paragraph 8.7 of the report at Appendix C be approved;

(e)          the Treasury Management out-turn report be recommended to Council for approval; and

(f)           the annual review of the corporate plan be deferred to enable completion of the ongoing work to determine the future role of the council.