Purpose

To provide Cabinet with an update of Council Plan performance and the Revenue Budget outturn position for 2026/27 at 30 June 2026.

Decision

RESOLVED to:

1) Note the update of the Council Plan Performance, progress with the delivery of savings, and the Revenue Budget position/forecast outturn for 2026-27 as at 30 June 2026 (Quarter 1);

2) Subject to the Executive Director approving the restructure of the SEND Service meet service demand, approve the use of reserves to support the additional costs as highlighted in paragraphs 4.17 to 4.19 to the report;

3) Note the position on Reserves;

4) Delegate the responsibility to the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Efficiency, to accept grants in relation to LGR transition costs and their allocation to a reserve as directed by the Director of Finance; and

5) Authorise the Chief Executive of the County Council to approve expenditure on LGR transition costs against the monies so received.