Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 2, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Decision RESOLVED   To consider the proposed balanced budget including movement in reserves and recommended approval to full Council.   To approve the creation of an £0.75m Ear Marked Reserve to mitigate the Revenue costs of Local Government Reorganisation.   To approve the use of the Communities reserve to fund a revenue budget of £4,000 per Member to allow the award of small local grants.   That an alternative option for balancing the budget should be agreed to replace costs or savings not taken forward if there are any.   To agree that any additional funding announced as part of the final Local Government Settlement announcement be transferred to reserves.   To decide which proposed new capital bids should be recommended to full Council for inclusion in the Capital Programme.     Reason for the decision:   To enable the Council to set a balanced budget.