Members received the June 2026/27 finance report at July’s cabinet meeting, outlining the authority’s financial position against its agreed budget. The report revealed financial pressures and areas of concern, including £267K pressures from “shortfalls in car parking income”, as well as around £36K in planning and building control fees. The “snapshot” of the council’s financial situation revealed the authority’s net revenue budget for 2026/27 stands at £308.905m, which compares to £290.735m last year. When setting the budget, the council faced financial pressures of £21.341m, including inflationary costs, pay increases, and rising demand for social care services. But several council services remain under pressure.