1. That the requirement be noted for the report to be considered in full by the Executive in accordance with the Local Government Act 1974.

2. That the content of the report and the Ombudsman’s appended report be noted.

3. That the remedial recommendations made by the Ombudsman be noted.

4. That the agreed remedial actions already taken by the Council in response to the Ombudsman’s recommendations be noted.

5. That the proposal to progress the completion of those agreed remedial actions which are yet to be undertaken by the Council be noted and approved.