The Cabinet of Kent Council was scheduled to consider financial reports and budget forecasts for the upcoming years. Key discussions were expected to revolve around the revenue and capital budget outturn for the third quarter, as well as the draft capital programme and medium-term financial plan.

Revenue and Capital Budget Forecast Outturn Report Quarter 3

The meeting agenda indicated a review of the financial performance for the third quarter of the financial year. This report, detailed in the Revenue and Capital Budget Forecast Outturn Report Quarter 3, was scheduled to provide an update on both revenue and capital budgets. It would likely outline any variances from the planned budget and forecast the expected outturn for the remainder of the year.

Draft Capital Programme 2026-36, Revenue Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2026-29

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the consideration of the council's future financial planning. This included the Draft Capital Programme 2026-36, Revenue Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2026-29. The capital programme outlines planned spending on major projects and assets over a ten-year period, while the revenue budget details the council's income and expenditure for the upcoming financial year. The Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) provides a longer-term financial outlook, typically covering three to five years, and is crucial for ensuring the council's financial sustainability. This document, along with its appendix Appendix - Draft Revenue Budget 2026-27 and 2026-29 MTFP and Draft Capital Programme 2026-36, would have been central to discussions about the council's strategic financial direction.