Agenda item

This report seeks the Executive Member’s approval for a set of service plans for 2008/9 for Neighbourhood Services.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That Option 1 be approved and the service plans be agreed.

Decision of the Executive Member

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

REASON:                        To agree a clear direction for services in 2008/9.

Members received a report which sought approval for a set of service plans for 2008/9 for Neighbourhood Services.

The report presented the following options for consideration:

·  Option 1 – To agree the proposed service plans;

·  Option 2 – To agree the proposed service plans, with amendments.

Members thanked officers for their work producing the service plans.

The Labour Group reserved their position on the service plans, given that the budget position for 2008/9 was currently unknown.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That Option 1 be approved and the service plans be agreed.^1&2

Decision of the Executive Member

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

REASON:                        To agree a clear direction for services in 2008/9.