This report seeks consideration of the Financial Strategy 2018/19 to 2027/28.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27 attached at Annex A and A(1) of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report considered the Financial Strategy 2018/19 to 2027/28.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To ensure there was a long term financial planning mechanism for the Council.  The Financial Strategy supported all the Council’s priorities to ensure that all services could be delivered in a way that was affordable and sustainable.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the Financial Strategy 2017/18 to 2026/27 attached at Annex A and A(1) of the report.