Councillor Andreas Kirsch
The Corporate and Resources Committee, chaired by Councillor Andreas Kirsch, discussed Kingston Council's projected £3.26m general fund overspend in September 2025.
In September 2025, the Corporate and Resources Committee, chaired by Councillor Andreas Kirsch, discussed Kingston Council's projected £3.26m overspend in its general fund. A Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report presented to the committee highlighted the forecast financial position for 2025/26, also noting a £10.46m overspend in the schools budget.
The general fund overspend was attributed to pressures in adult social care, corporate services, place, residents and communities, and children's services. The committee's discussion focused on these financial pressures, with savings plans for 2025/26 being monitored as the council grapples with these challenges.
Key facts
- A report on Kingston Council's projected overspend was discussed by the Corporate and Resources Committee on 30 September 2025. Source
- Kingston Council faces a projected £3.26m overspend in its general fund for 2025/26. Source
- The schools budget is forecasting a £10.46m overspend for 2025/26. Source
- The general fund overspend was attributed to pressures in adult social care, corporate services, place, residents and communities, and children's services. Source
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