Decision
(a)
That
the Senior Leadership Team’s forecast as of July 2026 including progress in
addressing demand for services and on the transformational and efficiency
savings incorporated into the budget, be noted.
(b)
That
the addition of the Wimborne Community Sports Hub capital budget (£2.289m) to
the Capital Programme (Business case as set out in the report of 8 September
2026 at Appendix C), be approved.
(c)
That
the addition of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme Phase 5 (The
Cobb) capital budget (£8.365m) to the Capital Programme, be approved.
(d)
That
the decision to extend the Mosaic contract which required a retrospective
update to a September 2023 Cabinet record of decision (as at Appendix B), be
noted.
(e)
That
the number and extent of contract exemptions (as at Appendix B), be noted.
Reason for the decision
To enable Cabinet to consider the Council's current and projected
financial position, approve the necessary amendments to the Capital Programme,
and ensure that financial resources, reserves and future investment priorities were
aligned with the Council Plan, supported sustainable service delivery, and
informed the development of the Medium-Term Financial Plan and future budget
strategy.