Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 11.1 The Head of Accounting introduced the report which summarised Sheffield City Council's 2025-26 revenue budget position, noting key variances, risks, and opportunities as of Q2 2025-26.     11.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:- (a)  Notes the updated information on the 2025-26 Revenue Budget Outturn as described in this report including the detailed committee budget monitoring information and management actions provided; and (b)  Notes the targeted actions and work underway to bring the in-year forecast overspend down.     11.3 Reasons for Decision     11.3.1 To record formally changes to the Revenue Budget.     11.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     11.4.1 The Council is required to both set a balance budget and to ensure that in[1]year income and expenditure are balanced. No other alternatives were considered