Purpose

This regular monthly report provides the latest revenue budget monitoring position for 2025/26 for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account. The position is based on actual income and expenditure as at Month 7, and projects forward to year-end.

Decision

(a)       That the report and estimated financial impact on the 2025/26 budget be noted;

(b)       That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be noted; and

(c)        That the request for change of use for balances and reserves be approved.