Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 4, 2025

Purpose: 2025-26 Financial monitoring - Forecast position at Quarter 1

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    considers and comments on the forecast net service spend of £1.642m (+0.39% of approved budget) that would need to be funded from reserves at the end of 2025/26;   2)    considers and comments on the forecast delivery of savings for 2025/26 of £19.864m (90.93%) and the consequent shortfall against the target;   3)    considers and comments on the forecast controllable capital spend in 2025/26 is £219.738m; and   4)    considers and approves the movement in the forecast spend on the capital programme of £60.830m from 2025/26 into future years.