To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Review Panel.

a)       To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Having declared their non pecuniary interest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

b)       To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda.

For reference: Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item. However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter. A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note: If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To consider the Cabinet’s budget consultation proposals for 2026/2027 and make recommendations to the Cabinet.

Documents attached:

Revenue Budget

• Budget Overview Report
• Fees and Charges
• Reserves Statement
• Financial Sustainability Plans Summary

Capital Budget

• Capital Strategy
• Treasury Management Strategy
• Grant Funding Pending Business Case
• Updated Capital Investment Plan

Additional background document:

·       Round Table Feedback paper from session held on 24 November 2025

Timetable for consideration:

Session 1 - 10 December 2025 – focus on Revenue Budget for People Services (Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and Public Health);

Session 2 - 15 December 2025 – focus on Revenue for Place Services and Corporate Services and Capital Budget; and

Session 3 - 7 January 2026 - to pick up issues not covered from first two meetings plus update from final budget announcement and agree outline recommendations to Board.