Issue - meetings

Decision Made:

That:

(1)       the progress to date on the achievement of the approved budget savings be noted;

(2)       the Cabinet Member for Older People and Health be given delegated authority to determine the level of discretion applied and the application of the subsidies saving option (D1.38) referred to in Paragraph 2.3 of the report;

(3)       it be noted that earmarked reserves would be utilised in 2013/14 should other savings not be achieved, elsewhere in the budget, to bridge the current budget gap, set out in the report; and

(4)       the current position on the collection rates of Council Tax and Business Rates be noted.

Reasons for Decision:

To ensure that the Cabinet is informed of the latest position on the achievement of savings for the current financial year and to facilitate the achievement of the savings targets for 2014/15. To ensure the effective implementation of the Adult Non-residential Services Subsidies saving option (D1.38) and to provide an update on the forecast outturn position on collection of Council Tax and Business Rates.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None