URL: https://cmttpublic.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2001

Decision Maker: Finance and Legal Portfolio Holder

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The first review of financial performance 2025-26 report was considered by the Cabinet on 10 September 2025. In line with Finance Procedure Rules this report seeks formal approval from the Cabinet Member for Finance and Legal for delegated decisions under their authority in relation to capital budgets.

Content: The first review of financial performance 2025-26 report was considered by the Cabinet on 10 September 2025. In line with Finance Procedure Rules this report seeks formal approval from the Cabinet Member for Finance and Legal for delegated decisions under their authority in relation to capital budgets. That:   1)            Capital budget re-profiling of £6.932m from 2025-26 to future years be approved; and 2)            Capital budget increase of £1.059m be approved.   To ensure the Council remains a financially well managed authority, recognising and responding to emerging cost pressures and complying with current accounting requirements. The Cabinet Member for Legal and Finance could choose not to approve the changes however this could put the delivery of the capital programme at risk as well as the capacity to deliver the schemes in full.

Date of Decision: October 2, 2025