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This report gives an update on progress against the Gershon efficiency targets in the light of the 2005/06 out-turn and the 2006/07 forecast of efficiencies.

(i)         That the progress against efficiency targets be noted;

(ii)        That it be noted that the Council is expecting to achieve its government set efficiency target one year early.

Members received a report which gave an update on progress against the Gershon efficiency targets in the light of the 2005/06 out-turn and the 2006/07 forecast of efficiencies.

In 2005/06 £4,865k of efficiencies had been achieved against a target of £2,587k.  In 2006/07 it was forecast that £4,253k of efficiencies would be achieved, against a target of £2,935k.  Based on this forecast, the Council was expecting to achieve its 3 year cumulative efficiency target, set by government, one year early.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)         That the progress against efficiency targets be noted;

(ii)        That it be noted that the Council is expecting to achieve its government set efficiency target one year early.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:In order to keep the Executive Member for Corporate Services and Advisory Panel informed of progress.