Purpose

To consider further savings
required under the Strategic Finance Programme, replacing the
Stability and Growth Programme.

Content

(Key
decision):
 
(1) To note the results of the
consultation (Appendix 1) and the Equality and Fairness Analysis
(appendix 3)
 
(2) To grant delegated
authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader
of the Council, to progress the savings proposals as set out in the
report.
 
(3) To agree the budget
reductions, as set out in the savings plan (Appendix 2).
 
(4) To agree the new fees and
charges policy (Appendix 4).
 
(5) To agree the changes to
garden waste charges and crematorium charges (paragraph 4.2 of the
report and Appendix 5).