Decision

General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

Decision Maker: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Scrutiny Corporate and Resources Committee RESOLVED to note the recommendations in the report, and request from the Executive to:   1.    Ensure all quarterly financial and performance monitoring reports are presented to the relevant Scrutiny Committee before Executive consideration, with Scrutiny recommendations appended to Executive papers. 2.    Provide quarterly updates on workforce planning to reduce reliance on vacancy-driven savings and locums and reaffirm that any overspends are mitigated within the relevant directorate.  

Supporting Documents

06 Q2 Appendix A - Adult Services Housing.pdf
06 2025-26 General Fund Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Quarter 2 End of September 2025.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix C - Dedicated Schools Grant.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix B - Children Families and Education Services.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix Ci - Deficit Management Plan.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix D - Community Place Economy.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix I - MTFP Savings Monitoring.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix H - Other Service Areas.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix K - Debtor Management.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix L - Treasury Management.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix M - GF Capital Programme Outturn Forecast 2025-26.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix N - General Fund Capital Programme Budget Funding.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix O - 2025-26 Summary Updates for Major Capital Projects.pdf
06a Annex A - Detailed Revenue Budget Monitoring Report as at Q2.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix E - Resources Strategy Transformation.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix G - Chief Executive Office.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix F - Finance Procurement.pdf
06 Q2 Appendix J - Earmarked Reserves.pdf