Purpose

To consider in-year budget performance

Decision

(1)            That the Cabinet noted the financial forecast (as at 30th June 2026) for 2026/27 for:

(a)           The General Fund Revenue (Section 2 and Appendix A) and the General Fund Capital Accounts (Section 6 and Appendix B of agenda report).

(b)           The Housing Revenue Account: Revenue (Section 5 and Appendix C) and HRA Capital Account (Section 7 and Appendix D of agenda report).

(2)           That the Cabinet noted and approved the budget adjustments detailed within the report, which had been undertaken to align budgets with operational responsibilities. These changes had no impact on the Council's overall net budget or financial position.

(3)            That the Cabinet noted the position on Reserves presented in Section 3 (of agenda report).

(4)            That the Cabinet approved the proposed changes to the fees and charges for 2026-27 as set out in Section 4 (of agenda report).