Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the provisional outturn for the 2025/26 budget of Eastbourne Borough Council.
topline: The Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for the provisional outturn of the 2025/26 budget.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves budget management and financial planning.
affected_stakeholders: ["Eastbourne Borough Council members", "Director of Finance and Performance", "Portfolio Holder for Finance"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1233
Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To update Members on the provisional outturn for 2025/26.
Content: To update Members on the provisional outturn for 2025/26. (Key Decision): 1) To note the draft outturn position for 2025/26 and the associated risks. 2) To delegate authority to the Director of Finance and Performance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to apply necessary budget virements to ensure effective budget management. 3) To review Report Section 4 for an analysis of the Council’s current savings plan. 4) To refer to Report Appendices 1, 2 and 3 for detailed capital programme monitoring, reserves information and a glossary of terms.
Date of Decision: July 15, 2026