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Status:
Decision Proposed
Business Item
2025/26 Quarter 1 Financial Performance Report
Date of Decision
Tue 8 Jul 2025
Description
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Resources and Value for Money
Matter for Decision (to consider...)
To consider the 2025-26 quarter 1 financial performance report.
Service Area
Financial Services, Corporate Performance & Risk Management
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Is Decision District Wide
Yes
Decision Made
That Cabinet:
1. Noted the Council’s financial position for the period April to May 2025 against the profiled General Fund budget, and the forecast position for the end of the year.
2. Noted approved budget change variations following the original 2025/26 budget approval in February 2025 and the impact on the General fund for the year.
3. Noted the areas of financial challenge for the current year and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Reason for Decision
Timely and regular monitoring of the Council’s budgets is a key part of ensuring the Council’s activities remain financially sustainable and deliver value for money.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected
In year quarterly monitoring provides an overview of the Council’s financial position for the period April to May 2025, capturing approved budget changes in the year to date. No further approval is required, but note should be taken of the key impacts and forecast changes which may impact the overall outturn position the 2025/26 and budget setting for 2026/27.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared
None
Any Dispensation Granted
None
Decision Criteria
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Wards
Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton
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Decision History
| 30/06/2025 14:23:28 | Alli Stone | Business Item Created | |
| 30/06/2025 14:23:28 | Alli Stone | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 30/06/2025 14:23:28 | Alli Stone | Meeting Added | 08/07/2025 6:00PM |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 30/06/2025 14:24:12 | Alli Stone | Ward Added | Deben |
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