Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet has resolved to ensure necessary action is taken to improve Period 2 forecast by year end, with a projected spend over budget of £13.174m for 2025/26.
summary: The decision is about taking necessary action to improve forecasted savings delivery and address projected overspend in the budget for the upcoming year.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to take urgent action to address projected overspend and improve forecasted savings delivery for the upcoming year.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential budget cuts or reallocations which could impact various services and stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council senior team", "General public", "Service users"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but budget decisions can often have political implications.
URL: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1779
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: 3.1. To ensure necessary action is taken to improve Period 2 forecast (31st May 2025), by year end in terms of the indicative level of savings delivery of £31.438m (53%), resulting in a projected spend over budget of £13.174m for 2025/26. 3.2. To note the projected General Fund Balance would be £0.606m if no further action were taken. 3.3. To formally acknowledge that the current information indicates the need for urgent corrective action, and to request that the Council’s senior team undertakes that urgently
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025