1.  That for planning purposes, the Council Tax increase for 2011/12 and future years be set at 2.5% to inform the strategic projections provided in Appendix F of the report of Management Team. 

2.  That the scenario to be adopted is the “Most Likely” as outlined in the strategic projections in the report of Management Team.

3.  That the extent of the Capital Programme for 2011/12 onwards be noted.

4.  That the timetable for the Budget Strategy 2011/12 be noted.