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Islington Council budget monitoring for the third quarter of the financial year

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Islington Council is currently forecasting a £4.3 million budget underspend for 2025/26, discussed in March 2026.

Islington Council is forecasting a £4.337 million budget underspend for the 2025/26 financial year, as revealed during the Islington Council Executive meeting in March 2026. This positive development, discussed as part of the third quarter budget monitoring, is attributed to increased parking income and a one-off payment from the NHS. The forecast represents an improvement from previous quarters.

The council's budget monitoring process tracks financial performance against its plans, providing updates on income and expenditure. These reports help the council assess its financial health and make informed decisions throughout the financial year. Councillor Flora Williamson, Executive Member for Finance and Performance, spoke at the March 2026 meeting.

Key facts

  1. Islington Council forecasts a £4.337 million budget underspend for the 2025/26 financial year. Source
  2. The underspend is attributed to increased parking income and a one-off NHS payment. Source
  3. The forecast was revealed at the Islington Council Executive meeting on March 25, 2026. Source
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