Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision Made (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2025

Purpose: To consult on proposals for the Budget and on the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 (Stage 3 of 4 in setting the forthcoming year’s budget). 

Content: RESOLVED –   That Cabinet comments on the draft budget and identifies any areas that they believe need to be strengthened or where there are omissions; and   That subject to the above recommendation, that the draft budget go out for public consultation be approved.   REASON FOR DECISION:  To commence a public consultation on the Council’s proposed budget for 2026/27.