Decision
Analysis
outcome: The budget increase of £51,997 was approved by the Cabinet Member for Resources.
summary: The decision involves approving a budget increase of £51,997 to the Council's capital programme for 2025-26.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Resources has decided to approve a budget increase of £51,997 for the Council's capital programme in 2025-26.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocating additional funds which could impact other areas of the Council's budget.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Taxpayers", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://preston.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1324
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: This report seeks approval to accept an additional allocation of funding from within the recently announced Household Support Fund, Round 7 Uplift. This allocation is ring fenced for interventions associated with Affordable Warmth.
Content: Resolved – That the Cabinet Member for Resources approved a fully funded budget increase of £51,997 to the Council’s capital programme for 2025-26.
Date of Decision: August 5, 2025