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.