Budget Strategy for the Capital Programme
Barking & Dagenham Council is addressing a projected budget shortfall for its capital projects, seeking savings for the 2026/27 financial year.
Barking & Dagenham Council is addressing a projected budget shortfall for its capital programme, with a report to a Cabinet meeting in August 2025 indicating a £12.6 million gap for the 2026/27 financial year. This shortfall is forecast to increase to £16.8 million by 2028/29. The council is seeking to identify further savings and efficiencies across all services to balance the budget.
The funding outlook beyond 2026/27 remains uncertain, according to the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy presented by Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of the Council, in August 2025. There are no further meetings currently scheduled to discuss the Budget Strategy for the Capital Programme, which outlines how the council allocates funds for capital projects.
Key facts
- Barking & Dagenham Council faces a projected budget shortfall of £12.6 million for the 2026/27 financial year. Source
- The projected budget shortfall is expected to rise to £16.8 million by 2028/29. Source
- An updated Medium Term Financial Strategy was discussed at a Cabinet meeting on 19 August 2025. Source
- The forecast was presented by Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of the Council. Source
- The council is looking to identify further savings and efficiencies across all services. Source
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