Purpose

To note the latest resource and spending
information, the advice and the impact on the emerging budget
proposals and the Executive Director for Resources’ risk
assessment on the level of general reserves and to publish, in
light of the information provided, member's 2026/27 budget
resolutions for recommendation to Full Council on 5 February
2026.

Decision

Resolved
 
That Cabinet
 
1)   
note the latest resource and spending information, the advice and
the impact on the emerging budget proposals presented in this
report;
 
2)   
note the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on
the level of general reserves, as detailed in Appendix A to the
report; and
 
3)   
publish, in light of the information
provided, their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to
Council on 5 February 2026.