The report, of the Strategic Director of Transformation and Resources, proposed a procedure for the Budget meeting of the Council on 25 February this year. The procedure had been prepared following consultation with all three Political Group Leaders.

RESOLVED: That Cabinet

(1)  approves the Budget Council procedure as set out in Appendix 1 to the report;

(2)  recommends to the Council the adoption of the Budget Council Procedure set out in Appendix 1 of the report.