Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Committee considered a report of the Director of Finance, Commercial and Performance Services, which summarised Sheffield City Council's 2025-26 revenue budget position, noting key variances, risks, and opportunities as of Q1 2025/26.     8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee: - (a)  Notes the updated information on the 2025/26 Revenue Budget Outturn as described in this report, including the detailed committee budget monitoring information and management actions provided; and (b)  Notes the targeted actions and work underway, to bring the in-year forecast overspend down.         8.3 Reasons for Decision     8.3.1 To formally record changes to the Revenue Budget.         8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     8.4.1 The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered.