2026/27 Month 2 Budget Monitoring Report
July 21, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Unknown View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to note the General Fund Revenue net forecast overspend of £5.923m for Month 2, progress on MTFS Savings delivery, the balanced outturn on the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account, and the Capital forecast position. The Cabinet also agreed to delegate responsibility for cash advance arrangements to the Section 151 Officer, Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources. This decision was made on 21/07/2026.
Conrad Hall, Corporate Director of Resources, decided to direct award a contract to Daisy Corporate Services Trading Limited for the Ring Central contact centre platform at a total cost of £857,789.47 for two years with an option to extend for 12 months. This decision was made on 21/03/2025.
The Cabinet decided to approve the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030. This decision was made on 22/07/2025.
The Cabinet decided to endorse 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027 as the council's new health and wellbeing strategy. This decision was made on 22/04/2024.
Aled Richards, Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport, decided to commence a procurement exercise for a cycle training provider using the London Borough Waltham Forest Framework at an estimated cost of £600,000 over four years. This decision was made on 25/03/2024.
Laura Eden, Corporate Director of Children and Young People, decided to direct award the school support services contract to Newham Partnership Working Limited (NPW) for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, for a total amount of £544,000, and to insource the governor functions. This decision was made on 06/09/2024.
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Purpose
This reports to the Mayor and Cabinet the financial forecasts for 2026/27 as at the end of month 2 (May 2026). It covers the whole of the Council’s finances, including the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, the Dedicated Schools Grant, and the Capital Programme.
Decision
For the reasons set out in this report and its appendices, Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree to Note
i) The General Fund Revenue net forecast overspend of £5.923m for Month 2 as set out in this report and Appendix 1.
ii) The progress on MTFS Savings delivery for Month 2 showing £11.936m (19%) of savings delivered, £34.502m (55%) savings forecast on track for delivery and £15.050m (26%) savings forecast not yet in delivery, as set out in Appendix 2.
iii) The forecast balanced outturn on both the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account for Month 2, as set out in Appendix 3.
iv) The Capital forecast position for Month 2 as set out in section 11 and Appendix 4, and agree the revised budget adjustments for the external grant funded, and HRA schemes.
v) The requirement for a cash advance to Calverton School which closes on 31 August 2026 and agree to delegate responsibility for making such arrangements to the Section 151 Officer, Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources.
Alternatives Considered
None
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday 21st July 2026 3.00 p.m. on July 21, 2026
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Information Only |
| Decision date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Rosie Dei-Boateng |