The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided on 26 November 2024 to note the contents of the budget monitoring report, including projected variances and actions to reduce overspends. The report detailed projected overspends of £780,000 for the general fund and highlighted variances in various service budgets, including planning, bereavement services, and housing benefits. Actions to ensure overspends are reduced as far as possible by the end of the financial year were also noted.