Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Council considered the report and resolved (21 voting in favour, 8 voting against, 0 abstaining from voting) to:   a)       Approve the refreshed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-2031 at Appendix A and the updated financial forecast at Appendix B to the report.   b)       Acknowledge the projected changes in service spending and the overall resources available to the Council over the medium term to 2030/31.   c)        Acknowledge the budget setting framework and timetable for future reporting and decision making.