RESOLVED: That Cabinet recommend to Council that:

A) Council approve the report together with the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) (Appendix 1), revenue estimates and capital programme for the 2026/27 budget. In particular:

B) Council note the Section 25 Statement (Appendix 2), updated MTFS position and the revised revenue estimates for 2025/26 and 2026/27;

C) Council pass a resolution in the form attached at Appendix 3 (noting that this is in draft form only for Cabinet as we await further information from precepting authorities); 

D) Members note that the Leader of the Council be authorised to make any necessary amendments to include any late information or to correct any errors or omissions, including the power to approve amendments as set out in paragraph 3.4. 

RESOLVED: that Cabinet approve:

A) the allocation of £5,245.50 UKSPF to fund the replacement of starter blocks in the swimming pool at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre. 

B) the allocation of £9,950 UKSPF to fund the second stage of the 'Inspriring Tomorrow's Workforce' project to better improve career pathways to the benefit of our young people and businesses.