Decision Maker: Cabinet, Assembly

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet resolved to recommend the Assembly to note:   (i)  The Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2025/26 mid-year review report;   (ii)  The economic update covering inflation, Government borrowing and the Bank of England Base Rate changes;   (iii)  Total Council borrowing of £1,553.7m, of which £1,078.2m related to the Investment and Acquisition Strategy, £295.1m to the Housing Revenue Account and £180.4m to the General Fund;   (iv)  Total treasury investments of £454.4m, consisting of cash deposits of £20.6m and Loans and Equity of £433.8m; and   (v)  That the forecast investment income outturn position showed a shortfall of £1.4m on the General Fund and £4.3m on the IAS.