The Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to review the council's financial position and future financial plans. The panel will also consider the work programme for the upcoming year and hear from the Chief Executive.

Quarterly Finance Update

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to focus on the council's financial performance. Documents scheduled for discussion include an Overall Financial Position Report Oct 25 Item 5a, which will likely detail the financial standing as of October 2025. This report is accompanied by appendices outlining savings plans for the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for the period 2025-26 to 2027-28 Item 5b and Item 5c respectively. Additionally, October OFP Appendix 2 Item 5d is listed for review. The meeting will also consider the Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-27 to 2028-29 Item 5e, which sets out the council's financial strategy for the coming years.

Chief Executive Question Time

The panel is scheduled to hold a Chief Executive Question Time session, as detailed in the Coversheet Chief Exec CQT document Item 4. This segment will provide an opportunity for councillors to ask questions of Dawn Carter-McDonald, the Chief Executive of the London Borough of Hackney.

Scrutiny Panel Work Programme

The Scrutiny Panel Work Programme 2025/2026 Item 7a, with its cover sheet Item 7, is also on the agenda. This document will outline the planned activities and reviews for the Scrutiny Panel during the 2025-2026 municipal year.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The Minutes of the Meeting Item 6 from a previous session are also listed for consideration. These minutes would typically record the discussions and any decisions made at that prior meeting.