Agenda item

To scrutinise the information before the Cabinet recommends the 2025/26 budget to the Full Council

DECISION:

·       To accept the report and note the content

·       To accept the financial propriety of the proposals and the relevant risks

·       To submit observations from the discussion on the report to the Cabinet for their consideration when discussing and approving the 2025/26 Budget at its meeting on 11/02/25

·       To thank the Finance Department for their thorough work in preparing the Budget.

Note:

The over expenditure situation was concerning - there was a need to ensure less use was made of the reserves.