Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Corporate Director of Resources and the Director of Transformation and Partnerships which provided an update on the development of the 2018/19 Budget, the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP(8)) and Council Plan / Service Plans 2018/19 to 2021/22 (for copy see file of minutes).

Cabinet members spoke of the continued difficulties being faced by the authority due to the government funding reductions which is now in its seventh year, and it was emphasised that Durham had already had more than its fair share of reductions. There was to be a comprehensive consultation programme with the public and partners, which would include consideration by the Area Action Partnerships, community events, meetings with partners, as well as promoting the consultation on the website and other publications. Cabinet would then consider recommendations to go to full council in February 2018.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.