1.         That the revenue forecast position to achieve a balanced budget with a contribution to Housing Revenue Account Reserves of £6.067m, thus strengthening the Council’s ability to invest and improve its stock of Council houses, be noted.

2.         That the capital forecast position which indicates a net outturn of £1.525m below budget relating predominantly to the deferred timing on the Croft Green Development, be noted.

3.         That Right to Buy sales will be monitored for the possible impact on predicted surpluses in the medium to longer term.