2025/26 Overall Financial Position Report - August 2025
Hackney Council is addressing a forecast overspend, particularly in its Children and Education Directorate, through early intervention strategies.
Hackney Council's Cabinet noted the council's overall financial position, including a forecast overspend, in November 2025. The council is planning early intervention to address overspending within its Children and Education Directorate, focusing on a Prevention and Early Intervention programme designed with families, schools, and professionals.
The council aims for these measures to improve outcomes and build confidence, fostering shared responsibility and effective support. Full Equality Impact Assessments will be developed for each initiative to manage potential impacts, as the council works through its 2025/26 financial position.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Cabinet noted the council's overall financial position, including a forecast overspend, in November 2025. Source
- Hackney Council is planning early intervention to address overspending within its Children and Education Directorate. Source
- The council plans to develop Full Equality Impact Assessments for each initiative. Source
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