The Executive Member for Transformation and Resources submitted a report which set out the approach taken to the budget consultation for 2017/18 and provided a summary of the feedback received through the various methods. In discussion it was noted that a review of the consultation process was to be undertaken in order to improve any future consultation exercise.

            RESOLVED – That the following be noted:

• The consultation opportunities made available to the public for the budget proposals.
• The methodology and approach used for the consultation process.
• The feedback received from the consultation process.
• The next steps to be undertaken.
• The Equality Impact Assessments in relation to the budget proposals and the Public Sector Equality duty.