Decision

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To approve the provisional revenue outturn for 2025/26 and in so doing to note that the figures are subject to external audit and final accounting adjustments (ref. paragraph 6.1).  
2. To approve the recommendations regarding the treatment of specific service under / overspends as outlined (ref. paragraphs 7.3 and 7.4).
3. To approve the provisional capital outturn for 2025/26 and methods of scheme funding as outlined (ref. paragraphs 8.2 and 8.4).
4. To note the Prudential Indicator (ref. paragraph 8.3).
5. To note the levels of the earmarked reserves including those for the Housing Revenue Account and maintained schools (ref. paragraphs 10.1 to 10.4).
6. To note the dates and process for the draft, final audited accounts and the public inspection of accounts (ref. paragraph 13.1 to 13.2).