To note the outcome of the recent review of the Council’s priorities, and to confirm the budget and corporate planning arrangements for 2014/15 in light of the ongoing significant financial challenge.

Cabinet was asked to note the outcome of the recent review of the Council’s priorities; and to confirm the budget and corporate planning arrangements for 2014/15 in light of the ongoing significant financial challenge.

RESOLVED:

That    (a)   in light of the outcome of the review of the Council’s priorities, no changes to the Corporate Plan 2013/15 be recommended to Council;

            (b)   the timetable for budget setting, including consultation arrangements as set out at Appendix B to the report be approved; and

            (c)   the Chairmen of the two overview and scrutiny committees be invited to build into their workplans consideration of the budget proposals.