Decision details
2026/27 Medium Term Financial Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Medium Term Financial Strategy sets out
the strategic direction and priorities for the Council as well as
outlining the financial context and challenges the Council faces
over the next five years and the strategy that will be used to
inform its annual budget process.
Decision:
To approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy attached as Appendix 1 to the report.
Reasons for the decision:
The Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) sets out the strategic direction and priorities for the Council as well as outlining the financial context and challenges the Council faces over the next five years and the strategy that will be used to inform its annual budget process.
Alternative options considered:
The supporting paper outlines options for balancing future budgets.
Report author: Gary Adams
Publication date: 14/11/2025
Date of decision: 13/11/2025
Decided at meeting: 13/11/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 22/11/2025
Accompanying Documents:

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