Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:(i) That the fundamental principles of the future approach to the financial strategy and financial planning, as highlighted in paragraph 5 of the report, be endorsed;

                        (ii) That the approach to addressing the efficiency agenda, and specifically the procurement of a performance partner to develop the process, supported by an officer board who will manage the £1m invest to save efficiency fund and manage the process, as set out in paragraph 18 of the report, be endorsed;

                        (iii) That the proposed approach to balancing the budget be formally adopted and the relevant savings targets be noted.

REASON:                  To help to secure the Council’s financial position in the future.