The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026 regarding the 2026/27 Quarter 1 Financial Monitoring Report. The Cabinet of Lancashire Council considered the report on 03 September 2026 and noted the forecast revenue overspend, approved planned expenditure for the Strategic Contingency Budget, and approved the revised Capital Programme for 2026/27. Cabinet also noted the forecast capital expenditure and the emerging draft 2027/28 revised Capital Programme, and noted the Schools Budget forecast overspend.