To consider the recommendations of the Mayor on the Revenue Budget Proposals for 2014/15.

(Note:  This item will be deferred for consideration at an adjourned meeting of the Council to be held on Thursday, 13 February 2014.)

At the invitation of the Chairman, the Mayor outlined his budget proposals for 2014/15.

A copy of the record of decision setting out the recommendations of the Mayor in respect of the budget proposals (both revenue and capital) is attached to these Minutes.

The Chairman advised that in accordance with Standing Orders F2.13 and F3.12 in relation to the Budget and Policy Framework this item was referred to an adjourned meeting of Council to be held on 13 February 2014 to enable full consideration to be given to the implications of the proposals set out in the report circulated on 6 February 2014.