Dorset Council has delivered its first ever budget underspend since becoming a unitary authority, marking a major step forward in managing its finances with tighter control over spending. A report going to Cabinet on 23 June shows the council ended the 2025/26 financial year broadly on budget, with a very small underspend of £169,000 from a total budget of £417 million. This means the council spent slightly less than planned overall – the first…
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