THAT

(a)        the budget position be noted;

(b)               the approach taken to manage the over-commitment in the Social Care Budget be confirmed;

(c)               officers be authorised to explore “invest to save” options showing quantified investments and quantified savings; and

(d)               £714,000 from reserves be used to meet the carry forward overspend from 2004/05.

That Cabinet considered the current pressures on the Social Care Budget 2005/06.