Issue - decisions

That the latest projected overspend of £61k forecast on the controllable budget for 2017/18, based on information as at September 2017 be noted.

That the full year effect of cost pressures of £3,153k for the Care Services Portfolio budget for 2018/19 be noted.

That the release of £40k held in contingency relating to the Helping People Home Grant be agreed.

That the comments of the Department in Section 9 of Report CS18081 be noted.

That the Care Services Portfolio Budget Monitoring Report 2017/18 be approved.