Decision - Budget Planning & Resource Update - Draft Proposals 2017/18 - 2019/20

That the Committee:

1)    Notes the updated forecasts for resources and expenditure and an estimated budget gap for 2017/18 based on a 1.99% Council Tax increase and an additional 2% Adult Social Care precept.

2)    Note the Budget Strategy and approach to meeting the financial challenge next year and over the life of this parliament.

3)    Notes the refreshed 4 year ISFPs including detailed draft proposals for savings in 2017/18 towards meeting the identified budget gap.

4)    Directs that all of the draft savings proposals identified at Appendix  2 be subject to further consultation and engagement, meeting statutory consultation requirements where required.

5)    Notes the update on the HRA budget set out in paragraphs 3.40 to 3.43.

6)    Notes the Capital Investment Programme update set out in paragraphs 3.44 to 3.48.

7)    Receive and note the Equality Impact Assessments undertaken in relation to the draft budget proposals.