RESOLVED that, in taking decisions relating to the Business Plan, the reference made by the Overview and Scrutiny Commission, set out in paragraph 2.3 of the Cabinet report, be taken into account.

The Cabinet Member for Finance introduced the report, thanking all those involved in the first round of budget scrutiny and outlined the recommendations of the Commission.

The Leader also thanked those involved, and gave apologies from Councillor Peter Southgate, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission, who had not been able to attend to present the report.

RESOLVED that, in taking decisions relating to the Business Plan, the reference made by the Overview and Scrutiny Commission, set out in paragraph 2.3 of the Cabinet report, be taken into account.