Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 23, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Corporate and Resources Scrutiny Committee noted the General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report for Q3 of 2025/2026 and RESOLVED to support the recommendations approved by the Executive on 11 February 2026.   The Corporate and Resources Scrutiny Committee requested that the following concerns be communicated to the Executive.   ·       That receiving budget papers after the Executive limits the opportunity to provide timely influence and added value. ·       That the national shortage of Educational Psychologists is resulting in unfilled posts and contributing to delays in EHCP assessments. ·       The Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) pressures despite the proposed £8m allocation to create a new DSG reserve.