General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Budget Monitoring Report Q1 2026-27

September 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided on 15/09/2026 to note the contents of the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account Budget Monitoring Report for Q1 2026-27. The Cabinet also noted forecast risks associated with savings targets and actions being taken by officers to mitigate budget pressures. Continued delivery of savings and transformation activity across the council’s four savings pillars was supported, and the ongoing review of the Capital Programme and Medium-Term Financial Strategy was noted.

Full council record

Purpose

To consider the report.

Decision

RESOLVED THAT:

  1. 1.    the contents of the report, including the forecast revenue and capital programme monitoring position for the General Fund and Housing revenue Account for 2026-27 are noted;
  2. 2.    the forecast risks associated with the delivery of approved savings targets and the actions being undertaken by officers to mitigate budget pressures are noted;
  3. 3.    continued delivery of savings and transformation activity across the council’s four savings pillars are supported;
  4. 4.    the ongoing review of the Capital Programme and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to ensure the council’s long-term financial sustainability are noted.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 6.00 pm on September 15, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix 3 - Housing Revenue Account Capital Forecast 31 August 2026.pdf
Appendix 2 - General Fund Capital Forecast 31 August 2026.pdf
Budget Management Report 2026-27 - position at 31 August 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Expected date15 Sep 2026
Originally due15 Sep 2026
Lead officerJon Whitlock