Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

Purpose: To note the latest resource and spending information, the advice and the impact on the emerging budget proposals and the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on the level of general reserves and to publish, in light of the information provided, member's 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Full Council on 5 February 2026.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    note the latest resource and spending information, the advice and the impact on the emerging budget proposals presented in this report;   2)    note the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on the level of general reserves, as detailed in Appendix A to the report; and   3)    publish, in light of the information provided, their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Council on 5 February 2026.