Decision

The Cabinet has decided to note a report on the Council's performance and approve movements in reserves.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves noting a report on the Council's service and financial performance, as well as approving movements in reserves.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to note a report on the Council's performance and approve movements in reserves.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions and allocations of funds, which can impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local residents", "Businesses"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1449

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (i)                  That the contents of the attached report and appendices and continue to monitor and challenge the Council’s service and financial performance for this period, be noted.   (ii)                 That the movement in reserves under section 7 of the Finance Appendix A (£100k to the Planning Appeals Reserve, £150k to the Local Plan Support Fund and £150k to the Budget and Borrowing Support Fund, all of which to be transferred from the Business Rates Reserve), be approved.  

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025