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Councillor Anita Schaper

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Councillor Anita Schaper's committee discussed Kingston Council's projected £3.26m general fund overspend in September 2025.

Councillor Anita Schaper, chair of Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee, oversaw discussions in September 2025 concerning a projected £3.26m overspend in the council's general fund. A report presented to the committee also highlighted a forecast £10.46m overspend in the schools budget.

The report attributed the general fund overspend to pressures in adult social care, corporate services, place, residents and communities, and children's services. Savings plans for 2025/26 are currently being monitored by the council.

Key facts

  1. The Corporate and Resources Committee discussed financial issues on 30 September 2025. Source
  2. Kingston Council faces a projected £3.26m general fund overspend. Source
  3. The schools budget is forecasting a £10.46m overspend. Source
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