The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the procurement strategy for community festive lighting and Christmas trees on 11 June 2026. The contract has an estimated value of £432,000 and a term of one year with four one-year options to extend. An open procedure procurement will be undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

The Executive Director Adult Social Care and Public Health approved a direct award for an IT portal and data cloud for the Community Equipment Service to CSS Europe Limited on 15 April 2026. This contract will run from 20 April 2026 to 30 April 2028 with a cost of £143,685 shared across the bi-borough. The decision includes the purchase of TCES Community and TCES Pro Cloud packages.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved recommendations from the Rating Advisory Panel on 24 July 2026. This decision determines applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief, resulting in discretionary relief of £19,648.08.