Purpose

To note the Council's forecast position.

Decision

1. To note the General Fund financial forecast variance at Month 2 (Table 1 and Appendix 1).

1. To note progress on delivering the 2026/27 agreed budget savings (Appendix 3).

1. To note the HRA forecast (paragraph section 24 to 26 and Appendix 2).

1. To note the position on the Dedicated Schools Grant as set out in Table 3.

1. To note and approve the budget movements (Appendix 4).