URL: https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=477

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received the 2025/26 Performance and Financial Management Report, which provided Cabinet with an overview of service performance and the financial position across the Authority as at 30 November 2025.   Cabinet was informed that the Authority had continued to experience comparatively low levels of crime and anti-social behaviour. Cabinet was advised that support for young people post-16 remained effective and that the level of 16–17-year-olds not in education, employment or training remained low. The Affordable Homes Programme continued to stay on track with 206 new affordable homes expected to be delivered in the coming year.   Cabinet was advised that the Authority continued to face significant financial challenges and these were expected to continue into the medium term which Cabinet had acknowledged in its initial budget proposals.  In common with other Local Authorities, the Authority has continued to see sustained pressure across Adults’ and Children’s Social Care.   Cabinet was informed that there remained a forecast net pressure for the year of £6.2m. Whilst clearly a significant challenge, this was an improved position from the September Cabinet Report, and the Authority will continue to take measures to improve this position further.   Cabinet RESOLVED to:   1.     Note the update provided on the Performance of the Authority including updated data on the key pressures facing the Authority;   2.     Note the forecast budget monitoring position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, schools finance and Treasury Management as at 30 November 2025;   3.     Note the Authority’s Investment Plan spend of £46.733m to 30 November 2025 and the proposed financing of the Plan to the end of the year;   4.     Approve reprogramming of £0.350m of the 2025/26 investment plan into future years and variations of £2.907m within the 2025-2030 Investment Plan and notes the current position with Developers’ Contributions;   5.     Approve the receipt of £0.074m new revenue grants; and   6.     Approve the receipt of £0.762m of capital grants.   Reason for the DECISION:   It is important that Cabinet continues to monitor performance against the Budget, especially given the current level of financial pressures faced by the public sector. It is also important that Cabinet agrees to receive the revenue and capital grants referred to in the report.

Date of Decision: January 12, 2026