Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 23, 2025

Purpose: The Performance and Resources Report (PRR) details the Council’s position in relation to revenue and capital spending, budget planning, workforce projections, performance and risk management by portfolio against the County Council’s priorities. The Leader, Cabinet Member for Finance & Property, or Cabinet will be recommended to approve the PRR and any decisions required in relation to budget (revenue or capital), resources and performance management.

Content: Following consideration of the report the Cabinet resolved: (1)To note the Q1 Performance and Resources Report in Annex B and in particular, the financial challenges set out in paragraphs 1.4 - 1.21. (2)To note Scrutiny Committee feedback. (3)To agree the proposed changes to the KPI measures detailed in Table 1. (4)To agree the allocation of £0.555m from the Contingency Budget to Service Portfolio Budgets to fund the 0.2% 2025/26 budgeted pay award shortfall. The call-in deadline is 2 October 2025.