This is a noting report that will provide Cabinet with an update on progress to date and plan for developing the MTFS for 2017-18 to 2019-20.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To endorse the Council’s Outcomes Based Budgeting approach to prioritising resources and the move to a rolling multi-year Medium Term Financial Strategy from 2017-18 to 2019-2020.

2.    To note the issues and actions set out in this report which are informing the development of the Council’s MTFS for 2017 – 2020.

3.    To note the timescales and next steps for reviewing and consulting on budget proposals;

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (Z. COOKE)

(Service Head, Finance and Procurement (N. Murton)