Purpose

To present the Quarter 1 2026/27 forecast outturn position for the Council's General Fund revenue budget and capital programme, highlighting any significant variances and emerging financial pressures.

Decision

a) To note that the Revenue forecast position is a £440k overspend as of the end of June 2026; and

b) Note the Capital Outturn position of £2.16m for the same time period.

c) Allocate the remaining Executive Priority Reserve funding available in 2026/27 as follows; £65,000 for air quality action plan implementation, £40,000 additional contribution to East Herts Citizens Advice Service, £30,000 for improvements to the council’s Customer Services and £10,000 for Rye Mead Nature Reserve business case development.