Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved a General Fund underspend of £0.294 million against the revised budget, transfers to reserves, and the position of the 2025/26 capital programme.
summary: The decision involves reviewing the final revenue and capital budget monitoring positions for the financial year 2025/26.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a General Fund underspend and transfers to reserves for the financial year 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves financial matters and budget monitoring.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "External auditors", "General Revenue Fund staff"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=451
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To receive and consider the recommendations of the report.
Content: To receive and consider the recommendations of the report. The Cabinet RESOLVED the following: a.) The outturn for the General Revenue Fund, subject to external audit, of a General Fund underspend of £0.294 million against the revised budget. b.) Transfers to the General Revenue Fund and Earmarked reserves, as set out in Earmarked Reserve Movements of the report. c.) The position of the 2025/26 capital programme as at 31 March 2025. Reasons for the Decision This report advised Members of the final (unaudited) revenue and capital budget monitoring year end positions as at 31 March 2026 for the financial year 2025/26 together with the resulting reserves positions. Alternative Options Considered Not applicable.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2026