Decision
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