The Executive decided to approve variations and virements to the General Fund and Housing Investment Programme capital programme on 20 July 2026. Councillor James McAsh, Leader of the Council, approved a variation to the council's contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for the supply of agency workers to extend the term of the contract by two one-year increments from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 at an estimated cost of up to £45m per annum. This decision was made on 30 June 2026.