Decision details

Quarter 2 2025/26 Forecast Outturn

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To set out the current financial position for the Council at the end of the 2nd quarter of 2025/26.

Decision:

Resolved:

 

1.    That the forecast revenue position of £0.571m deficit for 2025/26 as detailed at Appendix A – Table 1 within the report and the need for continuous focus on the savings and efficiency programme be noted;

 

2.    That the amendments to the Capital Programme within Appendix B – Table 3 within the report be noted; and

 

3.    That Full Council be recommended to approve the amendments to the Capital Programme at Appendix B – Table 3 within the report.

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure the Council’s forecast financial position for 2025/26 is considered and related decisions approved. It is important Cabinet are aware of the financial position of the General Fund to ensure they can make informed decisions that are affordable and financially sustainable for the Council.

Alternative options considered:

To not approve the financial movements outlined.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Report author: Nicole Hayes

Publication date: 10/12/2025

Date of decision: 10/12/2025

Decided at meeting: 10/12/2025 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 19/12/2025

Call-in deadline date: 18/12/2025

Current call-in Count: 0

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