Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose: To update on the impact of the Welsh Local Government Settlement and latest budget position for 2026/27.

Content: That the financial implications of the Welsh Local Government Provisional Settlement and the remaining work which needs to be completed prior to agreeing a set of recommendations for Council to set a legal and balanced budget on 17th February (which will be subject to prior consideration and comment by Overview and Scrutiny Committees) be noted.