Contact: Jon Pittam, (01962) 84 7400; [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 Communities and Local Government required the submission of the 2007/08 Annual Efficiency Statement by 12 April 2007. The Leader agreed the submission which is largely based on efficiency improvements incorporated in the approved 2007/08 budget. The following decision is sought:

· To approve the efficiency improvements for 2007/08 and to ratify the submission of the annual efficiency statement.

1 Reason

1.1 The submission is a statutory requirement, but the County Council would in any event wish to demonstrate its annual efficiency plans.

1.2 The statement supports the corporate strategy, in particular by promoting the outcome of ensuring that Council services offer value for money in the Corporate Management Plan.

2 Other options considered and rejected:

2.1 None.

3 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted

3.1 None

4 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

4.1 Not applicable

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

5.1 Not applicable

Approved by:

Date:

Councillor T K Thornber CBE