Approval granted to start the budget consultation process on the proposals contained within the report and noted in particular:
· That Council Tax be increased by 2.99% in 2018/19, equivalent of a £5 increase per year for an average band D property or about 10p per week. In addition that the Council will bring into its budget forecasts a 2.99% increase in 2019/20 and 2% increase in 201/21
· The resourcing of corporate priorities for 2018/19
· The forecasted budget for 2018/19
· The forecast budget position in 2019/20 and 2020/21