1. That approval be given to the 2018/19 to 2020/21 proposed budget strategy, draft revenue budget and MTFS including the income and savings proposals as detailed in this report, for the purposes of consultation only (where necessary).

2. That the proposal be approved to refer the 2018/19 to 2020/21 proposed budget strategy, draft revenue budget and MTFS including the income and savings proposals as detailed in the report to the Scrutiny Committee for their consideration.

3. That the Council decision made in February 2017  to increase Council Tax of 4.99% in 2018/19 (comprising 3% adult social care precept and 1.99% general increase) and by 1.99% for 2019/20 and 2020/21 be noted.

4. That the remaining budget gap for the years 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21 be noted.

5. That it be noted that the draft proposals are subject to change following the completion of various consultation exercises, analysis and impact assessments, movements in core funding, specific grants, costing and robustness assessments.