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RESOLVED 1. To approve the Communications Strategy 2. To recognise the strategy will ensure the organisation communicates with clarity, confidence and consistency, maximising public value while supporting a sustainable, transparent and trusted council. 3. To recognise the delivery of this strategy requires effective governance, clear roles, shared ownership and strong leadership, with councillors acting as advocates for council messages. 4. That the Communications Strategy is communicated widely to the people of Powys using all available channels including media, social media, and the council’s website.
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2026 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The grants set out in section 7.1 and Appendix E of the report are noted. 3. The virements set out in section 7.2 are approved.
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor DOCVARIABLE "MembersExcusesShortRoleList" \* MERGEFORMAT J Gibson-Watt.
The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 14th July 2026 as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To approve the Communications Strategy 2. To recognise the strategy will ensure the organisation communicates with clarity, confidence and consistency, maximising public value while supporting a sustainable, transparent and trusted council. 3. To recognise the delivery of this strategy requires effective governance, clear roles, shared ownership and strong leadership, with councillors acting as advocates for council messages. 4. That the Communications Strategy is communicated widely to the people of Powys using all available channels including media, social media, and the council’s website.
Cabinet considered the Communications Strategy which set out how the Council would use clear, consistent and engaging communication to help deliver its vision of a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Powys. Cabinet agreed with the approach outlined in the Strategy and thanked officers for their work in producing it. RESOLVED 1. To approve the Communications Strategy 2. To recognise the strategy will ensure the organisation communicates with clarity, confidence and consistency, maximising public value while supporting a sustainable, transparent and trusted council. 3. To recognise the delivery of this strategy requires effective governance, clear roles, shared ownership and strong leadership, with councillors acting as advocates for council messages. 4. That the Communications Strategy is communicated widely to the people of Powys using all available channels including media, social media, and the council’s website.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2026 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The grants set out in section 7.1 and Appendix E of the report are noted. 3. The virements set out in section 7.2 are approved.
Cabinet considered the revenue budget outturn for the 2025-26 financial year. There was a net underspend, of £1.2 million against the £367.1 million budget, a 0.3% variance, which included a £0.4 million underspend on the HRA and a £0.3 million underspend on Schools delegated budgets. The forecast outturn for non-ringfenced budgets was an underspend of £0.9 million. Savings of £12.4 million had been delivered during the year, with a further £1.0 million achieved through temporary mitigation in 2025-26. Reserves had been increased to £12.3 million. Overall, the council had maintained financial stability despite significant economic and service pressures. The Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Transformation and officers were thanked for their work in delivering the budget on target through savings and cost avoidance. RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2026 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The grants set out in section 7.1 and Appendix E of the report are noted. 3. The virements set out in section 7.2 are approved.
Cabinet received an update on the financial position of the Council’s capital programme for 2025/26 as at 31st March 2026. The report showed that Powys had delivered a substantial £63.2 million capital investment programme representing 76% of the total budget, making significant progress in housing, schools, highways, regeneration and digital transformation. Most underspends related to planned reprofiling of projects into 2026/27 rather than delivery issues, and the overall programme remained on track.
Cabinet received a report on Treasury Management activity to 31 March 2026 which confirmed that all treasury activities were conducted in line with the Council's approved strategy and prudential indicators. The report showed that Treasury Management remained well controlled during 2025/26. The Council maintained strong liquidity, generated over £1.3 million in investment income, reduced overall borrowing slightly, complied with all prudential indicators, and continued to improve debt collection performance.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by portfolio holders since the last meeting.
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