The report of the Head of Treasury Services was submitted, informing Members of the Council’s performance in trying to achieve value for money cash efficiency savings for the previous (2008/09) financial year.
Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at their meeting on 17 June 2009 and the support and comments of members were noted.
Executive was pleased to note Value for Money gains of 3.5% as a percentage of 2007/08 baseline expenditure, equivalent to £35 per Band D dwelling.
Executive noted the contents of the report and approved the inclusion of the identified savings in the draft 2008/09 schedule as part of the Council’s overall submission for National Indicator 179.