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That:
 

i.) 
the projected overspend of £9,842k by
year-end on controllable expenditure based on information as at
July 2025 be noted; and,
 

ii.) 
the release of amounts carried forward from
2024/25 as set out in section 3.5 of the report be
agreed.

Reasons for the decision

One of the “Making Bromley Even
Better” ambitions is to manage our resources well, providing
value for money, and efficient and effective services for
Bromley’s residents and to meet this we will need to maintain
a relentless focus on efficiency, outcomes of services and prudent
management of our finances.
 
The “2025/26 Council Tax” report
highlighted the financial pressures facing the Council. It remains
imperative that strict budgetary control continues to be exercised
in 2025/26 to minimise the risk of compounding financial pressures
in future years.
 
Chief Officers and Departmental Heads of
Finance are continuing to place emphasis on the need for strict
compliance with the Council’s budgetary control and
monitoring arrangements.