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(1)      That the Portfolio Cash
Limit Adjustments, as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to the
report, be approved.
 
(2)      That the General Fund
Budget Summary position as at 30th September 2024, as
shown in Appendix 2 attached to the report, and in particular the
forecast overspend of £2.156m at the end of Quarter 2 which,
if sustained until the year end, would result in an equivalent
additional draw down of reserves, be noted.
 
(3)      That the Portfolio Holders
be requested to review their budgets for   the remainder of 2024/25 with a view to
identifying potential mitigating actions.
 
(4)      That the forecast
overspend on the High Needs DSG budget in 2024/25 and the emerging
risks around the affordability of High Needs provision from 2025/26
onwards be noted.
 
(5)      That the Earmarked
Reserves and General Fund Balance position as at 30th
September 2024, as shown in Appendix 3 attached to the report be
noted.