Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet had before it a report * from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting the 2025/2026 Budget Monitoring Report Quarter 3.   RESOLVED that:   The financial monitoring information for the income and expenditure for the three months to 31 December 2025 and the projected outturn position be NOTED. The use of Waivers and Direct Awards for the Procurement of goods and services as included in Section 7 be NOTED. The performance achieved in respect of resolving the Social Rent errors within the Council’s direct control and recognise the impact of the delays in responses from partner organisations, as outlined within Section 8 be NOTED.    Note: * Report previously circulated.