(a)          Decision(s)

That the approach proposed in the Cabinet report for developing the 2018/2019 budget and the Medium Term Financial Plan, be endorsed.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To facilitate ongoing development of the budget for 2018/2019.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

None as such.  The Cabinet report set out the current position and highlighted the issues that would need to be taken into account in finalising the budget for 2018/2019.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.  That Committee would be receiving a similar update at its next meeting.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None