Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That 1.  The latest financial position be noted.   2.  It be noted that a projected net overspend on services of £16,672k is forecast based on information as at September 2025.   3.  The comments from Chief Officers detailed in Appendix 2 be noted.   4.  A projected reduction to the General Fund balance of £14,373k as detailed in section 4.4 of the report be noted.   5.  The full year cost pressures of £19.128m as detailed in section 4.5 of the report be noted.   6.  The release of £587k from the central contingency to cover additional legal expenditure as detailed in section 4.3 and Appendix 7 of the report be agreed.   7.  The release of funding from the 2025/26 central contingency as detailed in paragraphs 4.2.2 to 4.2.9 of the report be agreed.   8.  It be agreed that any issues identified should be referred to individual Portfolio Holders for further action.