Decision details

The Chair of the Budget Scrutiny Working Group, County Councillor Alyson Barnes, presented the response of the Working Group for the committee's endorsement. In summarising the main issues identified by the group, county Councillor Barnes thanked the officers and cabinet members for their involvement, as well as the members of the Working Group for their positive and constructive participation in the process. Staff across the County Council were also thanked for their engagement in the "10% challenge", and the significant savings this had delivered without affecting services.

It was confirmed that the work of the Budget Scrutiny Working Group would continue throughout the year to monitor budget proposals as they came forward.

Resolved: That the response of the Budget Scrutiny Working Group as presented be endorsed and presented to cabinet.