Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025

Purpose: Update on progress towards setting a balanced budget for 2026/27. Review of MTFS and capital strategy 2026-30.

Content: RESOLVED: A. That Cabinet notes the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2026-30. B. That Cabinet agrees the timetable for the Financial Management cycle 2026-30 including the revenue budget 2025627, the MTFS 2026-30 and the Capital Programme for 2026-30. C. That Cabinet notes the council’s response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation paper