URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2546

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To obtain approval for the Council’s draft revenue, capital and the Dedicated Schools Grant budgets for 2026/27 - 2029/30, to be the basis for scrutiny and consultation with residents, staff, businesses, partners, trade unions and schools in line with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.

Content: Cllr Colin Hay sought Cabinet approval for the Council’s draft revenue and capital budget and the Dedicated Schools Grant budget for 2026/27 - 2029/30 to be the basis for scrutiny and consultation with residents, staff, businesses, partners, trade unions and schools in line with the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and   RESOLVED to:     1.              Approve for consultation and scrutiny the draft Budget document for consultation – including the detailed revenue, capital and Dedicated School Grant budgets for 2026/27 – 2029/30 (Appendix 1). 2.              Approve for consultation and scrutiny the Consultation Questionnaire (Appendix 2). 3.              Agree that a public consultation be undertaken on the Council’s draft budget 2026/27 for a 5-week period between 4th December 2025 and 9th January 2026.    

Date of Decision: December 3, 2025