Decision
Analysis
outcome: Cabinet is recommended to note the financial position and approve the transfer of budget.
summary: The decision involves noting the latest forecast financial position and transferring budget from Highways Contracts to Planning as part of a deficit recovery plan.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to note the financial position and transfer budget from Highways Contracts to Planning as part of a deficit recovery plan.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves reallocating budget from one department to another, which could impact services and stakeholders in both areas.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Highways Contracts department", "Planning department"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/modernGov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3563
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources providing an update on the Council's financial position for 2025/26.
Content: Cabinet is recommended to: (i) Note the latest forecast financial position as set out in Appendix 1. (ii) Note the transfer of £0.58M budget from Highways Contracts to Planning as part of a deficit recovery plan, as set out at paragraph 5. To ensure that Cabinet fulfils its responsibilities for the overall financial management of the council’s resources. Not applicable.
Date of Decision: September 25, 2025