Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 4, 2025

Purpose: A report exploring options to enhance the current MTFS and identify potential opportunities to achieve additional savings in light of the new political priorities of the administration.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    Approves establishing a Council Value for Money programme to support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy refresh, focusing on the objectives set out in paragraph 4.23 and programme workstreams in paragraph 4.24;   2)    Authorises the Executive Director for Resources, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Chief Executive and Leaders Liaison Group, to finalise the detailed scope of the review and programme delivery arrangements; and   3)    Approves the commencement of a public consultation to inform the setting of the budget and MTFS, as set out in Appendix 2, and delegates authority to the Executive Director for Resources to finalise before publishing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property.