Andrew Judge

Financial Monitoring Report Period 4

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024

To review the financial position of the authority and adjust financial information as appropriate

Recommendations Approved

BCF - entry into s75 agreement with SWL ICB for 23-25 BCF Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024

This report is to ask Cabinet to agree to enter into a S75 Legal Agreement in order to pool and receive the Better Care Fund Monies for the current financial year. It is a national planning requirement of the BCF that a s75 underpins the BCF plan between local authorities and their ICB.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy- 2023-24 Annual Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan – A council-wide approach to supporting those seeking sanctuary.

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan and use it in Merton Council's application to become a Borough of Sanctuary.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024

...to progress towards setting a balanced budget and council tax for 2025/26, the Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025-29 and agreed the timetable for the Financial Management cycle 2025-29, including the revenue budget 2025/26 and the Capital Programme for 2025-29.

Recommendations Approved