Purpose

To provide an updated Draft Budget 2026/27 and Medium-Term Financial Plan following receipt of the Government’s Financial Settlement.

Decision

RESOLVED

KEY DECISION

That the Executive:

i)          Noted the funding changes to the draft budget as set out in Table 1 of the report.

ii)        Approved the budget changes as set out in Table 4 of the report which sets out the changes to the position reported to the Executive at the meeting on 16th December 2025 by £8.322m.

Reason for Recommendations - To ensure that the Council complies with its Constitution and legislative requirements in setting the budget for North Northamptonshire Council from 2026-27.

Alternative Options Considered – The formal budget consultation commenced on 16th December when the draft budget report was presented to the Executive.

This report provides an update following the announcement of the provisional financial settlement and any comments from this report and the report presented to the Executive at the meeting on the 16th December 2025 will be considered as part of the consultation process.