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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Cabinet notes the attached report on the enquiries and complaints received about the County Council's council tax and budget for 2005/06.

2 Reason(s)

2.1 This decision supports aim 5 of the Corporate Strategy, improving services.

To provide feedback on the public's response to the County Council's 2005/06 budget and to the increase in the County Council's council tax of 3.5%.

3 Other options considered and rejected

3.1 Not applicable.

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1 Not applicable.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1 Not applicable.

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

7 Not applicable.

Approved by: ............................ Date: ................................
Councillor T.K Thornber, CBE