Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025

Purpose: To inform Executive of the proposed approach to the 2026/27 Budget and Business Planning Process and provide context and background information on the existing Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Content: Resolved   (1)            That the Budget Process for 2026/27 be approved.   (2)            That the base assumptions to be used for the 2026/27 budget be approved.   (3)            That a five-year period for the Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2030/31 and five-year period for the Capital Programme to 2030/31 be approved.