Decision details
Medium Term Financial Outlook
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To set out the overall financial position
facing the Council and highlight the significant
risks, issues and uncertainties with regards to
the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS).
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To note the contents of the report and the potential financial impact on the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy.
(2) To agree the budget setting process for 2027-28, including the approach to consultation and scrutiny, as set out in section six of the report.
(3) To note and agree the proposed 2025-26 capital budget carry forwards and capital virements for 2026-27 as set out in section seven of the report.
(4) To note the financial position with regards to the Housing Revenue Account as set out in section eight of the report; and
(5) To note the financial position with regards to the Schools and Dedicated Schools Grant as set out in section nine of the report.
Eligible for call-in: Yes
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 3 August 2026.
Reason Key: Affects more than 2 wards;
Contact: Ravinder Jassar, Deputy Director Corporate and Financial Planning Email: ravinder.jassar@brent.gov.uk Tel: 0208 937 1487.
Report author: Ravinder Jassar
Publication date: 27/07/2026
Date of decision: 27/07/2026
Decided at meeting: 27/07/2026 - Cabinet
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