Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose: This regular monthly report provides the latest revenue budget monitoring position for 2025/26 for the Council Fund and Housing Revenue Account. The position is based on actual income and expenditure as at Month 8, and projects forward to year-end.

Content: (a)       That the estimated financial impact on the 2025/26 budget be noted; and   (b)       That the measures being put in place to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year be noted.