Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting the options to update the 2025/26 Budget for consideration / approval.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer) presenting the options to update the 2025/2026 budget for consideration / approval.

The following was highlighted within the report:

·         The report provided a ‘refresh’ of the service areas falling under the umbrella of this Policy Development Group and showed the movement to date in the process of trying to set the budget for 2025/2026 and beyond.

·         The report introduced the General Fund Capital Programme which was still being refined in the background.

·         Appendix 1 showed the services falling under the remit of this Policy Development Group.

·         Waste & Recycling and the Leisure Service were doing really well in terms of income gains.

·         The report outlined how the current budget gap may be closed given assumptions regarding the Government settlement. 

·         A report going to Cabinet in December 2024 would present the very latest position ahead of Council needing to agree a budget in February 2025.

Note: * Report previously circulated.