A report from the Chair presented the work of the Business Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to scrutinising the 2018/19 budget proposals. A workshop had been held on 11 January for Members to explore in more detail the various budget proposals being put forward that fell under the remit of this committee. A report on the workshop had been circulated as a supplement to the agenda. The Committee was requested to acknowledge this report as its response to the 2018/19 budget proposals to be referred on to Cabinet as part of its considerations in developing any budget recommendation to Council.

Resolved –

(1)  That this Committee acknowledges this report as its response to the 2018/19 budget proposals; and

(2)  That this report be referred to Cabinet as part of its considerations in developing any budget recommendation to Council.