Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the decrease in expenditure for 2024/25 and the increase for 2025/26, as well as recommended a net transfer to earmarked reserves.
summary: The decision involves approving a decrease in net General Fund expenditure for 2024/25 and an increase for 2025/26, as well as recommending a net transfer to earmarked reserves.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve changes in net General Fund expenditure and recommend a net transfer to earmarked reserves.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves budget adjustments and monitoring.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Council members", "Services"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.north-herts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7199
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: That Cabinet (1) Noted this report. (2) Approved a decrease of £817k in the 2024/25 net General Fund expenditure, as identified in section 8, to a total of £17.932million. (3) Approved the changes to the 2025/26 General Fund budget, as identified in table 4 and paragraph 8.3, a total £202k increase in net expenditure. RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: That Council approves the net transfer to earmarked reserves, as identified in table 9, of £1.006million. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION: (1) Members are able to monitor, make adjustments within the overall budgetary framework and request appropriate action of Services who do not meet the budget targets set as part of the Corporate Business Planning process. (2) Changes to the Council’s balances are monitored and approved.
Date of Decision: June 24, 2025