Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content:  Recommendations:   1.1. To note the latest Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) assumptions contained in Section 3 and the changes since the 2025/26 Budget Report. 1.2. To note the potential implications of the government’s proposed Fair Funding Review 2.0 and that the council has submitted a consultation response. (Section 4) 1.3. To note the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) update. (Section 6) 1.4. To approve the increased building control charges from 5 October 2025 as set out in Appendix B   Decisions: AGREED recommendations.   Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report Other options considered – as detailed in the report Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none