Purpose

To update on the budget estimates and strategy
for the setting of the 2026/27 budget.

Content

(a)       That the update on
the Council’s concerning budget position for 2026/27
financial year in advance of consideration by relevant Overview and
Scrutiny Committees be received; and
 
(b)       That the ongoing
work to identify budget solutions be noted, and the approach to
address the serious and major budget challenge be agreed.