Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a progress report of the Director of Children’s Services, which sought to update on issues that were impacting on the directorate and relating recovery plan. The report contained detail of quarter three 2024/25 financial position, 2024/25 recovery plan and Medium term recovery plan.   The report author was in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   Resolved: 1.    That the forecasted financial position for 2024/25 at quarter three and related service commentary, and plans for the remainder of 2024/25 and the medium term be noted; 2.    That it be noted that a separate report would be submitted in April around the staffing pressures during 2024/25, as per section 5.6 of the report.   Reason for decision: Cabinet Members should be kept updated on the financial position of all Council directorates, as effective budget management was critical to ensuring financial resources were spent in line with the budget, and were targeted towards the Council’s priorities.   Alternatives considered and rejected: No alternative as financial reporting ensured the Council complies with CIPFA’s Financial Management Code and its standards for management of financial resources in the short, medium and long term, management of financial resilience to meet unforeseen demands on services, and management of unexpected shocks within financial circumstances.