Decision

The Executive Board has decided to approve Portfolio Cash Limit Adjustments and note General Fund Forecast Outturn overspend and reserves balance.

Analysis

outcome: Approval of Portfolio Cash Limit Adjustments, noting of General Fund Forecast Outturn overspend, and reserves balance

summary: Approval of Portfolio Cash Limit Adjustments and noting of General Fund Forecast Outturn overspend and reserves balance

topline: The Executive Board has decided to approve Portfolio Cash Limit Adjustments and note General Fund Forecast Outturn overspend and reserves balance.

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves financial allocations and overspending, which can impact various stakeholders and services provided by the council.

affected_stakeholders: ["Executive Board members", "Council staff", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.blackburn.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1400

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2026/27 Quarter 1

Content: RESOLVED:   That Executive Board:   a)    Approves the Portfolio Cash Limit Adjustments as outlined in Appendix 1, b)    notes the General Fund Forecast Outturn overspend of £1.982m as at 30 June 2026 and, c)    notes the Earmarked Reserves and General Fund Balance position as at 30 June 2026.

Date of Decision: August 13, 2026