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1. 
The latest financial position be noted.

 

2. 
It be noted that a projected net overspend on
services of £16,672k is forecast based on information as at
September 2025.
 

3. 
The comments from Chief Officers detailed in
Appendix 2 be noted.
 

4. 
A projected reduction to the General Fund balance of
£14,373k as detailed in section 4.4 of the report be
noted.
 

5. 
The full year cost pressures of £19.128m as
detailed in section 4.5 of the report be noted.
 

6. 
The release of £587k from the central
contingency to cover additional legal expenditure as detailed in
section 4.3 and Appendix 7 of the report be agreed.
 

7. 
The release of funding from the 2025/26 central
contingency as detailed in paragraphs 4.2.2 to 4.2.9 of the report
be agreed.
 

8. 
It be agreed that any issues identified should be
referred to individual Portfolio Holders for further
action.