To consider any recommendations of the Leader, Cabinet, Cabinet Member and Committees which require the approval of the Council. Copies of the related reports can be provided for Council members on request.

A.  Cabinet – 9 December, 2014

·  Minute on Budget Options

·  Minute on Council Tax Base

·  Minute on Budget Council Procedure (The report and proposed procedure are attached)

·  Minute on Amendment to the Treasury Management and Investment Strategy 2014/15 (The report is attached)

·  Financial Monitoring 2014/15 Month 7 - Capital

(These minutes will be provided in a supplement to the Council Summons).

B.  Decision of the Deputy Leader of the Council – 5 December, 2014

·  Safeguarding Reference Group

The Council is requested to approve the recommendations of the Deputy Leader of the Council in respect of the proposed re-establishment of the Safeguarding Reference Group.

(The report and delegated decision are attached).

In accordance with Standing Order 5(2), six matters were submitted for approval by the Council (see minutes 93 and 95 to 99 post).