Councillor Jake Austin

Part A: Cabinet Response: Responding to Medium Term Financial Plan (F&R53)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved proposals for inclusion within the Cabinet’s proposed 2026/27 Revenue Budget, following consideration of its strategic approach to responding to the Medium Term Financial Plan and addressing financial challenges.

Recommendations Approved

Schools Finance Settlement 2026/27 (CF&E18)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the 2026/27 Schools Finance Settlement, including the local funding formula for early years and schools, and authorised the Director of Education, Work and Skills to enter into Early Education and Childcare Provider Agreements.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy (F&R56)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2026/27, capital expenditure forecasts and projections, the Treasury Management Strategy, Treasury and Prudential Indicators, and the Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Council Plan 2026-29 (F&R64)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...approve the refreshed version of the Council Plan for 2026-2029.

Recommendations approved

Asset Management Capital Programme - Operational Estate 2026/27 - 2028/29 (F&R62)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...approved the Asset Management Plan capital programme for the operational estate for 2026/27 to 2028/29, including its financing and delegated authority for procurement and contract awards.

Recommendations Approved