Contact. Keith Kerslake - [email protected] and Karen Mann - [email protected] Ext 7317/6751.

1 Summary.

1.1 The following decision is sought:

i) That there is agreement to undertake further work over the next year to ascertain the full costs of consultation in two key departments; Social Care and Environment.

ii) That the Cabinet agree that a final recommendation is made following the completion of this exercise.

2 Reason.

2.1 To inform Cabinet of the direction the Best Value Review has taken and the possible implications in the future.

3 Other options considered and rejected-not applicable

4 Conflicts of interest by the decision maker or member or officer consulted-not applicable

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee-not applicable

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

6.1 Not applicable

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