Decision

RESOLVED: That Committee noted and considered any governance and risk issues in relation to the Cabinet recommendations,

RECOMMENDED TO CABINET:

(1)  That Cabinet note this report.

(2)  That Cabinet approves the changes to the 2025/26 General Fund budget, as identified in table 3 and paragraph 8.2, a £453k increase in net expenditure.

(3)  That Cabinet notes the changes to the 2026/27 General Fund budget, as identified in table 3 and paragraph 8.2, a total £689k increase in net expenditure. These will be incorporated in the draft revenue budget for 2026/27.

(4)  That Cabinet delegates to the Director-Resources (in consultation with the Executive Member for Resources) authority to enter in to a Business Rate Pooling arrangement (if available) if it is estimated that it will be in the financial interests of the Council.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: Members are able to monitor, make adjustments within the overall budgetary framework and request appropriate action of Services who do not meet the budget targets set as part of the Corporate Business Planning process.