Issue - meetings

The Shadow Executive considered a report which was listed as item 7 on the agenda for the Executive meeting on 11 July, at page 15.  The report presented the Council’s draft Financial Strategy for the period 2007/08 to 2009/10.  It reflected the Secretary of State’s decision to nominate the Council in relation to its Council Tax levels for 2006/07 and 2007/08 and explored options to move to a more strategic approach to meeting future budget pressures and delivering efficiency improvements.

Having discussed the issues set out in the report and questioned officers present at the meeting, the following comments were agreed:

The Shadow Executive:

·  Note the report with concern, especially the situation with reserves and the suggested policy of maximising Council Tax rises.

·  Request that there should be Member involvement in the Efficiency Review Programme.

RESOLVED:(i) That the Executive be asked to take the above comments into account when considering this item.

                        (ii)        That the item not be called in.