Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 9, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Purpose of report   Cabinet considered its formal response to the 19 budget scrutiny recommendations made by Scrutiny Management Board following sessions on 21, 22 and 28 January 2026.   Decision   Cabinet:   approved the responses to the budget scrutiny recommendations as set out in Appendix A to the report.   noted its thanks to the Scrutiny Management Board for the budget scrutiny undertaken.   Reasons for decision   1.    The Constitution requires Cabinet to respond to scrutiny recommendations   2.    Recognises the Board's constructive engagement in the budget setting process   Alternative options considered and rejected   None - The Constitution requires Cabinet to respond to scrutiny recommendations as part of the budget setting process. Failure to respond would undermine the scrutiny function and the principles of good governance.   Declarations of interest   None declared in respect of this item.