Issue - meetings

On a motion from Councillor Charles Gerrish, seconded by Councillor Paul May, it was

RESOLVED

1.  To note the numerous opportunities afforded to Members to have an input into the Council’s budget-setting process, including the presentation of Service Plans to the various Scrutiny Panels, five Budget Fair events, two all-member budget briefings, the discussion of the budget proposals at the Resources PD&S Panel and Full Council itself.

2.  To note the details provided of the savings proposals contained within the Budget Report, including relevant appendices, in line with the details provided in previous years.

3.  That further information can be provided on progress with delivering these savings as required to Policy Development & Scrutiny Panels through the usual process.

[Notes:

1.  A motion from the Labour group had been moved by Councillor John Bull, and seconded by Councillor Lisa Brett, as set out in the agenda papers.  This motion was replaced by the successful amendment.

2.  The successful resolution above was carried as an amendment with 32 Councillors voting in favour, 25 Councillors voting against and 2 abstentions and then as the substantive motion with the same voting numbers.]