That: Cabinet

a)    Reviews the financial forecast for 2025/26, as set out in the appendices A-D, and identifies any additional actions to be considered to achieve future improvements; and

b)    Notes the proposed early repayment of reserve contribution by the Children & Young People Directorate; and

c)     Notes the management action identified to reduce the forecast outturn position for 2025/26; and

d)    Agrees the continuation of management actions to reduce the forecast overspend as identified in this report.