The report sets out the Council's General Fund
budget proposals for the forthcoming year. This includes details of
the financial settlement that will support service delivery, and a
high level summary of planned expenditure by portfolio. The Council
holds a number of reserves that it can draw upon to fund future
expenditure. The level of reserve is noted within this report,
along with an update of the Medium Term Financial
Strategy.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025
Decision due: 23 February 2026 by Cabinet Executive
Decision due: 24 February 2026 by Council
Lead member: Councillor Cheryl Cashmore, Finance, People and Transformation Portfolio Holder (and Deputy Leader) cllr.cheryl.cashmore@blaby.gov.uk
Lead director: Executive Director - Section 151 Officer
Department: Finance People & Transformation
Contact: Sarah Pennelli, Executive Director - S.151 Officer Email: Sarah.Pennelli@blaby.gov.uk.
Date Report and Background Papers will be available: Cabinet Executive: 13 February 2026 Council: 13 February 2026
Background Papers: None
Decision to be taken in Public or Private Session?: Public