A further report was requested on the implications for the Council once guidance on the efficiency review has been received.
In the context of the forthcoming Government requirements for efficiency savings, it was decided to give further consideration to the matter at a future meeting before making recommendations to the Council on the Medium Term Plan 2005 – 2010.
A report by the Head of Administration summarising the deliberations of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Planning and Finance) was received and noted.