Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet has approved the forecast net service spend, delivery of savings, controllable capital spend, and movement in forecast spend on the capital programme for 2025/26.
summary: The Cabinet has decided on the forecast net service spend, delivery of savings, controllable capital spend, and movement in forecast spend on the capital programme for 2025/26.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the forecast financial plans for 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions that could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Council staff", "Residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1063
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: 2025-26 Financial monitoring - Forecast position at Quarter 1
Content: Resolved That Cabinet 1) considers and comments on the forecast net service spend of £1.642m (+0.39% of approved budget) that would need to be funded from reserves at the end of 2025/26; 2) considers and comments on the forecast delivery of savings for 2025/26 of £19.864m (90.93%) and the consequent shortfall against the target; 3) considers and comments on the forecast controllable capital spend in 2025/26 is £219.738m; and 4) considers and approves the movement in the forecast spend on the capital programme of £60.830m from 2025/26 into future years.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025