Purpose

To present details of the Council’s financial performance for 2025/2026.

Decision

The Cabinet has

(1)  considered and commented on the revenue financial performance for the financial year 2025/26, as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2;

(2)  considered and commented on the capital financial performance for 2025/26, as detailed in Appendix 3; and

(3)  considered and commented on the requested rephasing of capital budgets from 2025/26 to 2026/27 as detailed in Appendix 3.

Reasons for the decision

As outlined within the report.

Alternative options considered

As outlined within the report.