Evolve Norse Business Plan 2026/27 and company performance for 2025/26

July 14, 2026 Shareholder Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Shareholder Committee approved the Evolve Norse Business Plan for 2026/27 on 14/07/2026. The committee also noted that the company did not lose money in the 2025/26 financial year but provided £27,000 in rental income to the council.

Full Council approved the Treasury Management activities and performance for the 2025/26 financial year on 16/07/2026. The council's investments generated £1.9m in income and interest payable was £20.3m.

The Council agreed to appoint standing committees for the 2026/27 municipal year, determine the number and allocation of seats on these committees, and appoint councillors to serve on them and other council bodies on 16/07/2026. The Council also agreed to delegate non-executive functions to officers and approved the Programme of Meetings for 2026/27.

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Purpose

Shareholder Committee is recommended to agree Evolve Business Plan and note the company performance for 25/26.

Decision

Shareholder Committee:

(1)          approved the Evolve Norse Business Plan for 2026/27 attached as Exempt Appendix 1 to the report; and

(2)          noted that the company did not lose any money in the 2025/26 financial year but did provide £27,000 rental income to the council.

Options & Alternatives Considered

Shareholder Committee has the option not to approve the 2026/27 Business Plan. Evolve Norse would be required to resubmit a further update for agreement and potentially would not be able to implement the outcomes of the Business Plan 2026/27 as per the terms of the Shareholders Agreement.

Supporting Documents

Evolve Norse Business Plan - Shareholder Committee report.pdf
2025-26 - Annual Treasury Management Review - Full Council 16th July 2026.pdf
2025-26 Appendix 1 -Annual Treasury Management Review - Full Council 16th July 2026.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
2025-26 - Annual Treasury Management Review - Full Council 16th July 2026.pdf
2025-26 Appendix 1 -Annual Treasury Management Review - Full Council 16th July 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Jul 2026
Lead officerPaul Walker