Decision

1. That the General Fund Revenue Outturn and Capital Programme Outturn be noted as set out in Report CAB3567.
2. That the budget surplus transfers to reserves listed below be approved and the reserves and closing balances at 31 March 2026 be noted (as set out in Appendix 2 of the report).

a.      Transfer to the Property reserve - £601,000

b.      Transfer to the Local Plan reserve - £500,000

c.      Transfer to the Major Investment Reserve - £653,000

1. That the revised 2026/27 capital programme be approved as set out in Appendix 5 of the report, including an increase to an existing budget:

a.      Public conveniences refurbishments - £148,000

1. That the revised 2026-2036 capital programme be noted, as set out in Appendix 6 of the report.
2. That a budget of £70,000 over 2027/28 and 2028/29 be approved, funded by the transitional reserve, to fund the final 18 months of a 24-month fixed term graduate planner position. This position will support transition work / alleviate capacity issues within the Planning service. The post will be recruited in 2026/27 and costs incurred in 2026/27 will be funded through vacancy management savings.