Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026

Purpose: To provide an update on the Budget Consultation.

Content: 1.      That the provisional outcome of the Budget Consultation for 2026-2027, which opened on 21 November 2025 be noted.   2.      That it be noted, at the time of writing the report, the budget consultation had not formally closed (closing date 16 January 2025), therefore any significant changes / additions to the responses outlined in the report would be reported to Cabinet at its meeting 21 January 2026 in addition to the update on the financial settlement within the Our Future Council (OFC) – Collection Fund and General Fund Resources Update 2026-2027 report of the same agenda.   3.      That it be noted, data used for the report is based on responses received to the consultation as of 10am on Friday 2 January 2026.