URL: https://democracy.darlington.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1919

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member with the Resources Portfolio introduced the report of the Executive  Director of Resources and Governance (previously circulated) providing an early forecast of the 2025/2 revenue budget outturn as part of the Council’s continuous financial management process.   The submitted report stated that it was the first revenue budget management report to Cabinet for 2025/26 and that the latest projections showed an overall decline of £2.166m on the 2025/29 Medium Term Financial Plan, which was due to £3.489m of departmental pressures and a decline in corporate resources of £0.166m, offset by £1.489m of additional balances following the 2024/25 outturn.   RESOLVED - (a) That the forecast revenue outturn for 2025/26, as detailed in the submitted report, be noted.   (b) That further regular reports be made to monitor progress and take prompt action if necessary.   REASONS - (a) To continue effective management of resources.   (b) To continue to deliver services to agreed levels.

Date of Decision: September 9, 2025