Councillor Abdul Malik

Report from the Finance Sub-Committee

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 3rd February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Dedicated Schools Grant budget proposals 2025/26

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 3rd February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 03, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the approval of the 2025/26 Dedicated Schools Grant budget, including allocations for the Schools Block, Central School Services Block, High Needs Block, and Early Years Block, while noting the overall allocation, forecast expenditure, and accumulated deficit.

Recommendations Approved

Period 9 2024/25 Finance outturn report

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 3rd February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 03, 2025

To present Strategy and Resources Committee with the latest financial outturn report and identify any additional financial approvals that are required.

Recommendations Approved

Support for Bristol's Low Income Households

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 20th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 20, 2025

...to support low-income households, the committee approved the terms of reference for a task and finish group, amended to include consideration of funding allocation and necessary savings, engagement with key stakeholders, and an extended six-month timeframe to determine recommendations on Household Support Fund spend and other benefits.

Recommendations Approved

Period 8/Quarter 3 2024/25 Finance outturn report

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 20th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 20, 2025

To present Strategy and Resources Committee with the latest financial outturn report and identify any additional financial approvals that are required.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)