Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report

September 21, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report on 21/09/2026. Cabinet noted the revenue financial position showing a net overspend of £2.619m and approved adjustments to the capital programme. They also approved the release of £478k from the Parking and Highways fund reserve for ANPR Cameras and Parking Transformation Costs, £235k from the Strategic Priorities Reserve for Community Safety Untidy Land action, and £228.5k from the Strategic Priorities Reserve for Arboriculture Parks Backlog. Additionally, Cabinet granted delegated authority to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care and Public Health to negotiate and finalise terms for the s75 Agreement for Better Care Funded Services.

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Purpose

To review the financial position of the authority and adjust financial information as appropriate

Decision

RESOLVED:

A That Cabinet note the financial position on revenue for P3 (June) 2026/27 showing a net overspend/unfavourable position of £2.619m.

B That Cabinet note the contents of the appendices 3 to 3c and approve the proposed adjustments to the capital programme in Appendix 3.

C That Cabinet approves the release of £478k from the Parking and Highways fund reserve for ANPR Cameras (£164k) and Parking Transformation Costs (£365k) to the Environment Civic Pride and Climate directorate.

D That Cabinet approves the release of £235k from the Strategic Priorities Reserve to fund Community Safety Untidy Land action.

E That Cabinet approves the release of £228.5k from the Strategic Priorities Reserve for Arboriculture Parks Backlog to the Green Spaces Budget.

F That Cabinet grant delegated authority to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care and Public Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health & Social Care to negotiate and finalise the terms for the s75 Agreement for Better Care Funded Services between the Council and the Southwest London ICB for 2026/27.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday 21 September 2026 7.15 pm on September 21, 2026

Supporting Documents

Financial Monitoring Report-Quarter 1 2026.27-Cabinet.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Sep 2026
Effective from29 Sep 2026
Expected date8 Sep 2026
Originally due8 Sep 2026
Lead officerLana Hamilton
Subject to call-inYes