Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: To provide an updated position for a draft medium-term financial plan for the period 2026-27 to 2028/29. The report will provide the latest assessment of the council’s overall financial position and our draft delivery and financial plans for the next 2 years.

Content: Cabinet agreed to note the current assessment of the budget gap for the period from 2026-27 to 2028-29 and the approach to bridging this gap.