Resolved –

(1)       That the report and the actions to be taken to manage the closure        of the Council’s financial position for         2016-17 be noted.

(2)       That in preparing the Final Accounts the Strategic Director          Corporate Services be empowered to take appropriate steps to         secure the best advantage for the Council's financial position.

(3)       That subject to the actual outturn position at the 31 March           2017 being in line with that reported, the deferred       expenditure             (Better use of budget requests) as set out in section 3.2. to             Document “BR” be approved.

(4)       That the £2m Property Programme Essential Maintenance           Programme be approved, to be funded from Reserves and    Contingencies.

ACTION: Director of Corporate Services

(Andrew Cross – 01274 436823)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate