The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the recommendations of the Discretionary Housing Payment Review Advisory Panel meeting of 26 March 2026. This decision relates to the review of decisions made in respect of claims for Discretionary Housing Payments. The proposed recommendations will result in a CRF Housing Payment award of up to £7,535.84.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the sale and marketing of data to other Local Authorities in relation to the Rateable Advertising Solution. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources to enter into all necessary legal agreements and documentation. The fee structure will be between 6-10% of the additional rateable value added.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the appointment of Mitre Construction Company Limited to conduct urgent interim remedial and temporary protection works and complete outstanding works on six shopfronts. This decision was made on 01/05/2026.

The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the award of a contract to Ricoh UK Ltd for offsite archive storage and scanning for a period of 29 months. This decision was made on 23 April 2026.