Cabinet

Cabinet met on 19 October 2026.

1. Cabinet Forward Work Programme for 30 November 2026

   Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report and agreed the Forward Work Programme (the list of items planned for a future meeting) for the November Cabinet meeting.

   Why

   The minute records the report of the Head of Governance and Assurance. It gives no further reasons or discussion.

   Based on the minutes

2. Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report and approved the budget virement (a move of money between budget headings) set out in it, in line with the Council's Constitution. It noted the use of specific reserves (money set aside for particular purposes), including to support the in-year position and fund the overall overspend.

   Why

   The report came from the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. The minute says the use of reserves affects the Council's reserve position and future financial resilience, and that this should be considered.

   Based on the minutes

3. Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report. It agreed that the information be used to challenge the provisional outturn position, significant variances, proposed slippage (spending moved to a later year) and whether financial controls are adequate to safeguard Council resources.

   Why

   The report came from the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. The minute records no discussion or reasons beyond the wording of the decision.

   Based on the minutes

4. Revenue budget forecast to 31 March 2027

   Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report and approved its contents. The minute also lists the budget virements in the report and the application of reserves, including forecast use of reserves to support the in-year position and fund the forecast overspend, noting the effect on the Council's reserves.

   Why

   The report came from the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. The minute says the use of reserves affects the Council's reserves position and future financial resilience.

   Based on the minutes

5. Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report. It agreed that members provide appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes, continue to support the financial control procedures agreed by Council, and note the budget control and monitoring procedures in the Capital Team.

   Why

   The minute says the monitoring procedures are there to safeguard Authority funding. It records no further discussion.

   Based on the minutes

6. Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The minute gives no reasons or discussion.

   Based on the minutes

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1. 1

   Simultaneous Translation

   Minute

   No requests for simultaneous translation service were received.

2. 2

   Apologies

   Minute

   Apologies for absence were received for Councillor T. Smith, Deputy Leader/Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood & Environment Services.

3. 3

   Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

   Minute

   No declarations of interest or dispensations were reported.

4. 4

   Special Cabinet

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

   Minute

   The decisions of Special Cabinet held on 5th October, 2026 were submitted. RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

   Papers: CAB2610M 5th Oct 26
5. 5

   Cabinet Forward Work Programme – 30th November 2026

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Forward Work Programme for the November Cabinet meeting be agreed.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Governance and Assurance. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Forward Work Programme for the November Cabinet meeting be agreed.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: Report, Appendix 1
6. 6

   Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/2026 – Provisional Outturn

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · The budget virement identified within the report be approved, in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution; and · The application of Specific Reserves be noted, including the use of reserves to support the in-year financial position and fund the overall adverse variance, and to consider the resulting impact on the Council’s reserve position and future financial resilience.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · The budget virement identified within the report be approved, in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution; and · The application of Specific Reserves be noted, including the use of reserves to support the in-year financial position and fund the overall adverse variance, and to consider the resulting impact on the Council’s reserve position and future financial resilience.

   Papers: Appendix 1, Appendix 2, NEW Cabinet - Provisional Outturn 20252026 Report
7. 7

   Capital Budget Monitoring, Provisional Outturn 2025/2026

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information presented be used to provide appropriate challenge in respect of the provisional outturn position, significant variances, proposed slippage and the adequacy of the financial controls in place to safeguard Council resources.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information presented be used to provide appropriate challenge in respect of the provisional outturn position, significant variances, proposed slippage and the adequacy of the financial controls in place to safeguard Council resources.

   Papers: Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Cabinet - Capital Report 2025-26 Outturn FINAL - MJ
8. 8

   Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/2026 – Forecast Outturn to 31 March 2027 (As at 30 June 2025)

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · The contents of the report be approved; · The budget virements identified within the report, in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution; and · The application of Reserves, including the forecast use of reserves to support the in-year financial position and fund the overall forecast adverse variance, noting the resulting impact on the Council’s reserves position and future financial resilience.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · The contents of the report be approved; · The budget virements identified within the report, in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution; and · The application of Reserves, including the forecast use of reserves to support the in-year financial position and fund the overall forecast adverse variance, noting the resulting impact on the Council’s reserves position and future financial resilience.

   Papers: Report, Appendix 1
9. 9

   Capital Budget Monitoring, Forecast for 2026/2027 Financial Year (As at 30 June 2026)

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · Members provide appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes in the report; · Continue to support appropriate financial control procedures agreed by Council; and · Note the budgetary control and monitoring procedures in place within the Capital Team, to safeguard Authority funding.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and: · Members provide appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes in the report; · Continue to support appropriate financial control procedures agreed by Council; and · Note the budgetary control and monitoring procedures in place within the Capital Team, to safeguard Authority funding.

   Papers: Report, Appendix 1
10. 10

    Home to School and Post 16 Transport Policy Review 2027 – 2028

    Decision as recorded

    RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and Cabinet approves the Home to School and Post 16 Transport Policy 2027/2028 (Appendix 1) for publication.

    Minute

    Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Education Officer. RESOLVED that the report be accepted, and Cabinet approves the Home to School and Post 16 Transport Policy 2027/2028 (Appendix 1) for publication.

    Papers: Report, Appendix 1

Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.

The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Stephen Thomas, ChairLabourPresent
• John C. Morgan, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Jules Gardner, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Sue Edmunds, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Tommy Smith, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies

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