Issue details

Revenue and Capital Budget Plan 2025/26 – 2027/28 and Council Tax 2025/26

The report sets out the financial strategy of the Council and the national and local financial context within which it is operating. The Council has a statutory requirement to remain financially sustainable and to balance its budget every year.
The report sets out the Revenue Budget and Capital Programme for 2025/26 as well as the Council Tax level for 2025/26

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/12/2024

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 13 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Decision due: 27 Feb 2025 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Corporate Services

Lead director: Executive Director – Corporate Services and Commercial

Department: Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services

Contact: Paul Reilly Email: paul.reilly@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4106.

Consultation process

Individual budget saving options / amendments to the budget will be subject to consultation – internal and external to the Council (as appropriate).

Consultees

Cabinet, Chief Executive, Strategic Leadership Board, Trade Unions, Staff and relevant organisations as appropriate

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Revenue and Capital Budget Plan 2025/26 – 2027/28 and Council Tax 2025/26