The Director of Finance reported upon details of the changes being made within the Finance Department that would result in the creation of a Revenues Section which would be responsible for the billing and collection of Council debts, Non Domestic Rates and Council Tax. His report detailed the timescales and the likely savings that would be realised by the changes and the Director confirmed that existing levels of service would be maintained.

Resolved –

(1)  That the creation of a Revenues Section from the merger of the Council Tax and Miscellaneous Income Sections in Finance with the Personal Finance Section in Adult Social Services, be approved.

(2)  That the saving of £398,400 from the merger be agreed.

(3)  That the continued delivery of services with a reduction of 22.6 FTE be noted.

(4)  That appropriate monitoring and quality assurance measures be put in place to ensure levels of service are maintained.