Political Balance on Council Committees

February 19, 2026 Approved View on council website
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Content

RESOLVED

 

That Council approved the changes
to political balance set out in Appendix A, inclusive of the
revised allocation of seats for the committees to the recognised
political groups, and in accordance with statutory proportionality
requirements and the Constitution.

 

Reason for
Recommendations

 

To ensure that the revised
political balance of the Council is applied to the governance
structure of the Council, in accordance with law and approved
guidelines contained in the Council Constitution.

 

Alternative
Options Considered

 
None as the revised political balance
calculation is required to be reported to full Council under the
Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Local Government
(Committees and Political Groups) Regulations
1990. 

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - Proportionality Allocations amended.pdf
Political Balance on Council Committees amended.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Feb 2026