Service Demands
Bromley Council is forecasting a significant budget overspend for 2025/26, reflecting the costs of meeting service demands.
Bromley Council is currently forecasting a £16.16 million budget overspend for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented to its Executive committee in March 2026. This projected overspend, reflecting the level of need for public services, is expected to reduce the General Fund balance by £12 million. The council plans to use earmarked reserves to maintain an overall balance of £20 million.
The report indicated that the level of general reserves is projected to decrease to £7,982,000 by 31st March 2026. To retain the general fund reserves at £20 million, a portion of the council's one-off earmarked reserves have been redesignated and utilised to fund the 2025/26 overspend. No further discussions are currently scheduled.
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