Purpose

The report provides members with 2026-27 proposed revenue savings including consultation commencement for relevant savings.

Decision

Resolved –

(1)           That the financial challenges the Council faces and the need to continue to deliver significant savings in the medium-term be noted.

(2)           That the commencement of consultation on the savings proposals totalling £9.8m as set out in Section 2 of Document “AD” be approved.

(3)           That a report back to the Executive in January 2026 on the outcome of consultations be required.

(4)           That the budget realignment of £3.2m as set out in Section 3 of Document “AD” be approved.

(5)           That the corporate savings of £15.8m as set out in Section 4 of Document “AD” be approved.

(6)           That the savings proposals for BCFT totalling £20.0m as set out in Section 5 of Document “AD” be noted.

(7)           That the 2026/27 full year effect of previously agreed savings totalling £6.8m as set out in Section 6 of Document “AD” be noted.

(8)           That the savings proposal agreed in 2025/26 totalling £5.0m in Section 7 of Document “AD” be noted.

(9)           That it be noted that these proposals will be presented to the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 6th November 2025.

(10)        That it be noted that the savings form part of the budget setting process and that the overall 2026/27 budget will be put forward for full Council approval in March 2026.

To be actioned by: Interim Strategic Director of Corporate Resources / S151

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Matthew Cooper – matthew.cooper2@bradford.gov.uk)