Proposed decision –
Cabinet is asked to:
a) NOTE the revenue and capital forecast outturn position for 2025-26 detailed in the report, and accompanying appendices
b) AGREE the capital budget adjustments which will be detailed in the report
Reason for the decision
The capital and revenue forecast outturn position for the Council needs to be noted by Cabinet.
Adjustments to capital budgets require approval from Cabinet.
Background – Provide brief additional context
The report on the Council’s latest financial position in 2025-26 will be reported to Cabinet on 19 November 2025. The report provides detail of our revenue and capital forecast outturn positions.
Options (other options considered but discarded)
- N/A
How the proposed decision supports the Council’s strategic statement
The Council’s strategic statement recognises the significant financial and demand pressures the Council faces, balancing the need to manage spending, deliver savings and generate income, whilst delivering positive outcomes for Kent residents, businesses and local communities.
The Council’s strategic statement acknowledges the significance of adults social care and SEND on the wider KCC budget position and therefore the need for the financial position to presented to Cabinet for consideration on a regular basis.
The forecast outturn report for 2025-26 provides the detail of the financial position and the relevant information on the delivery of savings, reserves position and Treasury Management
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/10/2025
Decision due: 19 Nov 2025 by Cabinet
Reason: Decision-making Executive committee
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council
Lead director: John Betts
Department: Strategic & Corporate Services
Contact: Cath Head, Head of Finance Operations Email: cath.head@kent.gov.uk Tel: 01622 221135.
Consultees
This report will be presented to Cabinet on 19 November 2025.
Financial implications: This finance monitoring report sets out the forecast outturn position and the impact on our reserves.
Legal implications: This is in accordance with the financial procedures as set out in the Constitution, the Financial Regulations and Code of Corporate Governance. The current financial situation and operating environment presents a number of material risks to the Council. It is important that the plans and actions identified to secure the council’s financial sustainability and improve its resilience are delivered both in year and in the medium term
Equalities implications: Equalities implications No direct service impact from the monitoring report– the equalities implications of the savings and management actions will be managed at service level. Data Protection implications None