Purpose

Report on savings proposals and the Medium Term Financial Strategy

Decision

RESOLVED:

A That Cabinet notes the Financial Strategy (Appendix 1) and endorses the refreshed approach to the Medium Term Financial Strategy as a four-year financial strategy, which aligns resources with the Council Plan, supports long-term financial sustainability, strengthens corporate ownership of savings delivery, and provides the framework for prioritising investment, managing risk and maintaining financial resilience.

B. That Cabinet considers and agrees the new savings proposals for 2027/28 to 2030/31 (Appendix 2) and refers them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission in November 2026 for consideration and comment.

C. That Cabinet considers the emerging draft Equalities Impact Assessments (Appendix 3) for each saving, where applicable, and refers them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission in November 2026 for consideration and comment.