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Apologies were received from Cllr. Michelle Jones and Jeff Beard
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Cllr Anna Wiliams-Price, Cabinet Member introduced the report. In response to questions from the committee members, offices confirmed: • Welsh Government settlement increased to 4.7% (up from 3.1). • Budget deficit reduced from £9.005m to £509k, assuming 5% Council Tax uplift. • All scrutiny committees to provide their observations on the draft budget prior to Council on 23 February 2026. • Member requested clearer public communication on School budgetsparticularly around protection of school budgets and school budget pressures (ALN, reduced pupil numbers). • In relation to 5.21 of the report it was noted that there will be no additional school budget savings requested for 2025–26 or 2026–27. • Noted that historic efficiency savings remain in place; No new efficiency savings required for 2026–27. • Noted Governing bodies must still deliver outstanding historical efficiencies to balance their individual school budgets or submit a licensed deficit plan if unable to balance. • Members noted the Elective Home Education Grant cost had been offset through grant maximisation and there is no impact on delivering the service. • Noted that the 12k cost Ysgol y Graig and Trefechan Nursery was associated with security and maintenance of the vacant properties. • Members requested information on how many schools will be in deficit with staff facing redundancies. · Concern raised around resource pressures and literacy/numeracy standards given the financial climate. · Noted there was no funding inequity between unions; based on actual activity and cost • It was agreed that a report on school budgets and MTFPs, would be presented to scrutiny when individual schools have set their budget for 2026/2027.
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