(Key decision):
(1) To note and accept the CIPFA assurance review.
(2) To note and endorse the CIPFA recommendations subject to the comments and observations set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report.
(3) To incorporate agreed recommended actions arising from the CIPFA assurance review into the overall Recovery and Reset programme’s priority-based budget proposals, and to reflect this in the upcoming 2022/23 refresh of the corporate plan.
(4) To continue consideration of priority asset disposals in order to meet the obligations and commitments set out in this report.