Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: To update on the final budget proposals for 2026/27.

Content: (a)    That the Committee reviewed and commented on the Education and Youth portfolio’s options to reduce budgets;   (b)    That the Committee reviewed and commented on the proposals for the delegated schools’ budget; and   (c)    That the Committee recommends that, any benefit of the final teacher pay award being agreed at less than the Council’s current assumed 3% budget allocation be made available to fund and support the growing number of schools in a deficit position.