General Fund revenue budget for the financial year 2026/27
Kingston Council is forecasting a £720,000 overspend for its 2026/27 General Fund revenue budget.
Kingston Council is forecasting a £720,000 overspend for its General Fund revenue budget for the financial year 2026/27. A report to the Corporate and Resources Committee in September 2026 stated the total expenditure is forecasted at £210.43 million against a budget of £209.95 million. The council views this position positively, with Executive Director of Corporate Services Sue Curden noting the overspend is significantly lower than in previous years at this point.
The General Fund revenue budget covers the council's annual spending for the fiscal year. The forecasted overspend of £720,000 was presented to the Corporate and Resources Committee on September 24, 2026. This financial position is considered an improvement for Kingston Council compared to earlier years.
Key facts
- Kingston Council is forecasting a budget overspend of £720,000 for the financial year 2026/27. Source
- The projected overspend was reported to the Corporate and Resources Committee on September 24, 2026. Source
- Total expenditure for the 2026/27 General Fund revenue budget is forecasted at £210.43 million. Source
- The budget for the 2026/27 General Fund revenue is £209.95 million. Source
- Executive Director of Corporate Services Sue Curden stated the £720,000 overspend is significantly lower than in previous years. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.