Purpose

The report recommends to Cabinet the draft Council Priorities and Financial Strategy be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.  Prior consideration and scrutiny of the draft Council Priorities and Financial Strategy to be undertaken by Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 22 October 2025.

Decision

DECISION:

RESOLVED:

That the draft Council Priorities 2026-2030 document, as set out in appendix 1 to the report, be approved as the basis for a period of public consultation running from 14 November 2025 to 18 January 2026.

Reason for the Decision: 

As contained within the report.

Alternative options considered:

None other than contained within the report.

Conflicts of interest declared:

None.

Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:

N/A