The Cabinet of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 22 December 2025 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget and medium-term financial plan, along with financial monitoring reports and asset transactions. They will also discuss the performance of the One West Northamptonshire Plan and a shared services print contract.

2026-27 Draft Budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the council's draft budget and medium-term financial plan for 2026-27. The Draft Budget and Medium Term Plan - Cabinet Report 2026-27 outlines the financial challenges facing the council, including:

• Increased demand for services
• Inflation
• Government funding reductions

The report pack includes a number of appendices providing further detail on the budget proposals, including:

• Draft Budget Summary 2026-27
• 2026-27 Draft Budget Proposals
• Fees and Charges 2025-26 - Draft Budget 1
• Dedicated Schools Grant
• GF Capital Programme
• Capital Budget proposals log 2026-27 onwards

Draft HRA Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Draft HRA Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan. The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is a ring-fenced account that manages the income and expenditure related to the council's social housing stock. The HRA appendices provide further details on the budget proposals.

Revenue and Capital Monitoring

The Cabinet is scheduled to review the Revenue Monitoring Period 7 - Financial Year 2025-26 and Capital Monitoring Report Period 7. These reports provide an overview of the council's financial performance against its budget for the current financial year. They include details of any variances and the actions being taken to address them.

The revenue monitoring report includes a directorate summary, a budget savings tracker, and a treasury management update. The capital monitoring report includes details of changes to the General Fund Capital Programme, a revised General Fund capital programme, and a forecast of capital spend by scheme for 2025-26.

Asset Transactions

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a report on Asset Transactions. The council owns a range of assets, including land, buildings, and equipment. The council may buy or sell assets to generate income, reduce costs, or improve service delivery. The Asset Transactions report includes appendices providing further details on the specific transactions being considered.

One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q2 2025-26

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the One West Northamptonshire Plan – Performance Report Q2 2025-26. The One West Northamptonshire Plan is a strategic plan that sets out the vision and priorities for the area. The performance report provides an update on progress against the plan's objectives.

The report includes an appendix with additional performance data.

ERP Gold Shared Services Print Contract

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the ERP Gold Shared Services Print Contract. The council uses a shared services arrangement for its printing needs. This involves working with other organisations to deliver services more efficiently and effectively.