Decision

The council has decided to approve budget revisions and delegation of budget adjustments for the Dedicated Schools Grant for the year 2026-27.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving budget revisions and delegation of budget adjustments for the Dedicated Schools Grant for the year 2026-27.

topline: The council has decided to approve budget revisions and delegation of budget adjustments for the Dedicated Schools Grant for the year 2026-27.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as budget decisions can impact various stakeholders such as schools, teachers, and parents.

affected_stakeholders: ["Schools", "Teachers", "Parents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1810

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: 1.    Noted the year end budget position for the Dedicated Schools Grant as at 31 March 2026, together with the associated explanations contained within this report. 2.    Approved the proposed 2026-27 DSG budget revisions as set out in Section 10 and Appendix 1. 3.    Approved the proposed delegation of budget adjustments as set out in Section 11.  

Date of Decision: July 21, 2026