250124Paper2Developmentof2025-26Budget

This document contains a report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Resources Committee, discussing the development of the 2025/26 budget. The paper provides an overview of the draft budget position, including income and expenditure, and compares it against the approved budget from March 2024. It details funding from the Scottish Government, including allocations for resource and capital funding, and peatland restoration. It also highlights key considerations such as staff costs, running costs, and contributions to the Cairngorms 2030 (C2030) programme and includes planned nature restoration projects. The Committee is invited to review the budget and provide feedback, as well as to discuss potential budget reallocations.