Issue - decisions

That the Section 151 Officer:-

- Notes the preparation of the significant programme of work underway to deliver the changes arising from the Electoral Review, the introduction of new election legislation and the 2023 Elections and supporting governance arrangements;

- Exercises his authority to set aside financial regulations and establish a supplementary project budget, up to £177,000, to support urgent additional temporary resources necessary to deliver this extensive programme over the next two years; and

- Agrees that this report be presented to Cabinet and Council in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations.