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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Cabinet approve the consultation response for submission to the Department for Children, Schools and Families by 2 November 2007.

2 Reason

2.1 The County Council needs to influence the Government in its decisions on Dedicated Schools Grant distribution as this could affect financial position of the County Council and its schools from 2011.

3 Other options considered and rejected:

3.1 None.

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE - Chairman