Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: To update on the budget estimates and strategy for the setting of the 2026/27 budget.

Content: (a)       That the update on the Council’s concerning budget position for 2026/27 financial year in advance of consideration by relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committees be received; and   (b)       That the ongoing work to identify budget solutions be noted, and the approach to address the serious and major budget challenge be agreed.