At last week's Resources Scrutiny Committee, members considered the approach to be recommended to the Authority on the Council Tax precept options for 2012-2013. Progress is being made to prepare a balanced budget for 2012-2013 and medium-term financial plan up to 2015 based on anticipated funding reductions and including precept options for increases of 0% and 2.5% in 2012-13.

The Committee also be considered proposed Local Policing Plan targets for 2012-13, as well as residents' priorities from September 2010 to August 2011.

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