1. That the approach taken set out in the Part 1 section of the report be noted.

2. That the recommended next steps as set out in the Part 2 report be approved.

3. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Finance and Systems and the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy, to take the recommended next steps.

4. That it be requested that a further report be brought back to the Executive in due course