Decision details

That Cabinet notes a modelled initial budget shortfall of £11.4 million to be addressed.

That Cabinet sets an expectation that the budget build for 2025/26 will recognise priorities set within the Community and Corporate Plan with reducing the impact of inequality on citizens and climate change on communities being central to all considerations.

That Cabinet adopts the budget planning framework and timetable outlined in Appendix 1 and 2.

That Cabinet note the current progress indicated against the Medium Term Financial Strategy delivery plan as outlined in Section 13 of Appendix 1.