URL: https://chesterfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1993

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the forecast outturn position for the General Fund Revenue Account for the financial year 2025/26 be noted.   2.   That the strategy for achieving a managed underspend in relation to the General Fund Revenue Account budget outturn position for the financial year 2025/26 be supported.   3.   That the General Fund Capital Programme expenditure forecast for the financial year 2025/26 be noted.   4.   That the position of the Housing Revenue Account Revenue budget at the close of month five of the financial year 2025/26 be noted, and also the action being taken to reduce the forecast deficit.   5.   That the emerging Medium-Term Financial Plan forecast positions for both the General Fund Revenue Account and the Housing Revenue Account for the period 2026/27 to 2028/29 be noted.   REASONS FOR DECISIONS   1.   This periodic monitoring report summarises the current assessment of the Council’s forecast outturn position for the financial year 2025/26 in relation to the General Fund Revenue Account and Housing Revenue Account. It also provides a robust basis for medium term financial planning.   2.   The report also provides an update on the current status of the General Fund Capital Programme.   3.   This is the second formal monitoring report for the 2025/26 financial year.

Date of Decision: October 21, 2025