Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: To note the Council's position

Content: 1.    To note the General Fund (GF) underspend of £0.420m, and an underspend of £0.476m on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for 2024/25.   2.    To note the transfer of the net underspend balances for both the GF and HRA to their respective general balances (as set out in paragraph 3 and 6 below of this report).   3.    To note the increase of the Dedicated Schools Grant High Needs Block deficit and the remaining cumulative deficit of £2.529m.