Issue - meetings

That Cabinet recommends the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for approval by the Full Council at their meeting to be held on 5 March 2026.

The Business Manager - Financial Services presented a report detailing the Council’s Medium Term Financia Plan (MTFP) for the four financial years from 2026/27 to 2029/30. The main aims of the MTFP were to deliver the Council’s Community Plan objectives; present the Council’s current predictions of its financial position between 2026/27 to 2029/30; and to enable Members to make decisions which ensured the Council’s future financial sustainability.

AGREED      (with 5 votes for and 1 abstention) that Cabinet recommends the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan for approval by the Full Council at their meeting to be held on 5 March 2026.

Reasons for Decision:

To provide a framework to support the Council’s future spending plans.

Options Considered:

Not applicable, the Cabinet is required to make recommendations on the budget to the Full Council.