Decisions for issue Budget Update and Budget Process 2013/14

(1)               That the resource and expenditure projections for 2013/14 to 2015/16 set out in paragraph 3.26 be noted;

(2)               That the Directors be instructed to develop budget proposals for 2013/14  on the basis of:

·         a 3.5% council tax increase

·         the principles set out in paragraph 3.35

·         the consultation and engagement approach set out in paragraph 4;

(3)               That the Directors be instructed to develop outline budget proposals for 2014/15 alongside the detailed proposals for 2013/14; and

(4)               That the resource projections for the capital investment programme as shown in appendix 2 to the report be noted.