Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025

Purpose: To receive the draft Medium Term Financial Strategy and General Fund 2026-27 for the purpose of finalising proposals for service budgets and Council Tax.

Content: The Executive Resolved That  (i)    the new savings proposals at Appendix 1 to the report be supported for inclusion in the final budget to be presented in March 2026;           (ii)   the growth pressures at Appendix 2 to the report be supported for inclusion in the final budget to be presented in March 2026;           (iii) the Management of Change budget proposals be supported; and           (iv)  the latest budget position be noted, including the remaining business-as-usual budget gap of £0.7m for 2026/27 and actions identified in paragraph 6.4 and section 12 of the report to address this. Reason: The recommendations will support the Council in meeting its statutory duty to set a balanced budget for 2026/27.