URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2189

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Quarterly Revenue Budget Monitoring report for financial year 2024/25

Content:   Resolved:   That Cabinet approve:   a)    The creation of a new earmarked reserve from unused grant to fund 12-month temporary posts to oversee the contract management and quality assurance of providers required following Ofsted registration of supported accommodation properties £0.057m (see para. 23).   b)    A virement of £0.542m from Corporate into Information Services. This represents the amount of funding for additional staff which was part of the original EVOLVE business case and budgeted centrally until required following full implementation of the Oracle ERP system.   That Cabinet note:   c)    The current revenue budget is forecast to overspend by £6.510m by the end of the financial year.   d)    The current savings delivery performance for the year.   e)    The net operating surplus on the HRA of £1.501m and the impact on the HRA reserve.   f)     The receipt of the National Landscapes grant funding for 2025/26.   g)    £0.020m transfer from the Sports Development Reserve to recognise the 10% grant uplift for arts partners.   h)    £0.085m transfer from the Air Quality reserve to fund the procurement of air quality equipment.   i)      The overspend against Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budgets of £8.909m and the impact on the cumulative DSG deficit.   Reason for Decision:   To inform effective decision making and ensure sound financial management as part of the Councils overall control environment.   To inform Cabinet on the forecast revenue financial position of the Council for the financial year 2025/26 as at quarter one (30 June 2025), including delivery of approved savings for the year

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025