The Executive Member for Parks and Recreation approved plans to amend the traffic management order for car parking provisions outside The Castle Centre on 01/09/2026. Officers were authorised to undertake statutory consultation for the proposed amendments. This includes relocating a disabled parking bay, introducing a dedicated loading bay, and updating waiting restrictions to a loading prohibition across the car park.

The Strategic Director Resources approved the variation of the Garage Minor Works and Maintenance Contract with PRB Estates Ltd on 03/09/2026. This extends the contract for two years, from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, at an estimated cost of £1.2 million. The contract provides minor works, repairs, and maintenance across the council's portfolio of approximately 8,450 garages.