Purpose

The report presents the financial monitoring
information for the Authority for the financial year 2025/26, using
information available as at the end of December 2025.

Decision

(1) 
To note the 2025/26 revenue budget position detailed within the
report (as at the end of December 2025).
 
(2) 
To note and approve where required the revenue virements listed in
Appendix 3(i) of the report.
 
(3) 
To note the capital year-end forecast detailed in paragraph 3.32
(Table 4) of the report.
 
(4) 
To note the changes in the capital programme including capital
schemes that have been agreed for full approval under delegation
listed in Appendix 4(i) of the
report.
 

Reasons for the decision

The Budget Management Scheme requires
that the Cabinet consider the revenue and capital monitoring
position four times per year.

Alternative options considered

None.