Sarah Hall

...noted the forecast outturn position for 2025-26 and associated risks, the deliverability assessment of savings requirements, approved aged debt write-offs, and the Treasury Management update.

...to approve the updated work programme for the committee.

...to approve for consultation the draft Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including proposed rent and service charge increases, the management fee for Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, and the HRA Capital Programme for 2026-27 to 2030-31.

...approved for consultation the 2026-27 Draft Budget, including an estimated net revenue budget of £1,010.9m, an average Band D Council Tax of £1960.14 representing a 4.99% increase, proposed fees and charges, a provisional dedicated schools grant budget of £552m, and the draft capital programme additions.

...approved the direct award of the ERP Print Contract to PSL Print Management Ltd via the PfH framework, endorsing the procurement route as compliant and low-risk, and delegating authority to the Executive Director, Resources to execute the contract on behalf of all Shared Services partners.