The minutes of the special meetings of the five themed Overview and Scrutiny Committees which considered the results of the budget consultation are attached for the Cabinet’s consideration.

The Cabinet received copies of the Minutes of meetings of the five themed Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings which had considered the results of the budget consultation as follows and noted their contents:

·  Children and Young People – held on 12 February 2013 (Minute No. 64 refers);

·  Council Excellence – held on 14 February 2013 (Minute No. 70 refers);

·  Economy and Regeneration – held on 12 February 2013 (Minute No. 52 refers);

·  Health and Well Being – held on 12 February 2013; and

·  Sustainable Communities – held on 14 February 2013.

RESOLVED: That

(1)  Overview and Scrutiny Committee be thanked for their comments; and

(2)  all members of the public who took part in the consultation exercise be thanked for their contributions.