Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   The items in the draft 2026/27 Annual Plan (as contained in appendix A to this report) and consider the potential impact on the 2026/27 budget setting process when setting the final 2026/27 Annual Plan in February 2026 be noted.   REASON   To update Cabinet on the progress of setting the Annual Plan for 2026/27.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   Not to produce a draft 2026/27 Annual Plan. The Council must adopt the Annual Plan 2026/27 to replace the Annual Plan 2025/26 to ensure its operational plans are up to date and, therefore, the option of not producing one was discounted. A draft Annual Plan helps Councillors to better understand the upcoming priorities and also consider any financial impact this might have on the budget setting process in 2026/27.