Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

The following declarations of interest were made in accordance with the Code of Conduct –

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

Vote of Thanks

The Chair commented on the quality and presentation of the paperwork submitted and expressed his sincere thanks to the Democratic Support staff for their professionalism and dedication in preparing for this year’s budget scrutiny process.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the Chair brought forward the above item for urgent consideration because of the need to inform Members).

Members will scrutinise the Corporate Plan, Budget and associated documentation over the two day session.

Members of the Board undertook two days of comprehensive and detailed scrutiny of the Budget and Corporate Plan, hearing from Cabinet Members and senior officers with respect to  –

·               an overview of the City and Council vision

·               the new City priorities

·               revenue and capital spending plans to deliver those priorities whilst still achieving the required savings

·               key partnerships

The full report and recommendations relating to the Board’s scrutiny of the Budget and Corporate Plan for 2011/12 are attached as an appendix to these minutes.

The Chair and Board extended a further vote of thanks to all those who had contributed to the scrutiny process, Cabinet Members, officers and partners.

Agreed that the report and recommendations appended to these minutes be approved and forward to Cabinet for consideration.

(Councillors McDonald, Thompson, Stevens and Browne declared personal interests in respect of the above item).

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) … of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

There were no items of exempt business.