Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2025

Purpose: Report to provide Cabinet with an update of Council Plan performance and the Revenue Budget and forecast outturn for 2025-26, as at 30 September 2025 (Quarter 2).

Content: RESOLVED to:   1)      Note the update of Council Plan performance, progress with the delivery of savings, and the Revenue Budget position/forecast outturn for 2025-26 as at 30 September 2025 (Quarter 2);   2)      Approve the use of reserves to support the SEND improvement plan as highlighted in paragraph 4.26 of the report;   3)      Adopt the amendments relating to the flexible use of capital receipts strategy as set out in paragraph 4.43 and refer the amendment to Council for formal approval;   4)      Approve the virement of £2.432m Capital Borrowing and £1.833m revenue funding from Place to CST for the Highways Depot Improvement Works as outlined in paragraph 4.44 of the report; and   5)      Note the overall position on Reserves as outlined in paragraphs 4.38 to 4.40 and detailed in Appendix 14 of the report.