On 4^th December 2018 the Executive will approve, amended and new proposals  for consultation with the public, staff, interested parties, staff and the Trade Unions.

This report provides Executive with an update on national announcements and local decisions since 4^th December 2018. It also identifies issues and uncertainties which could still have a bearing on the final size of the funding gap for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 to be closed by Budget decisions.

Executive will need to have regard to the information contained in this report when considering the recommendations to make to Council at their meeting on 19^th February 2019.