The Executive Director of Finance and Resources granted a lease for retail units at 10 Church Street and 21 Boldero Place on 22 September 2026. This decision was made to enable the completion of a new lease upon expiry of the existing one. Officers are to review the Policy for Voluntary & Community Sector organisations renting or leasing council property.

Bernie Flaherty, Executive Director Adult Social Care and Public Health, approved the direct award of a contract for an IT portal and data cloud for the bi-borough Community Equipment Service on 15 April 2026. The contract is for the purchase and implementation of this service from CSS Europe Limited, running from 20 April 2026 to 30 April 2028. The cost for the two-year period is £285,150, with a net cost of £143,685 after reimbursement.

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the adoption of the revised local list of information requirements for planning and related applications on 21 July 2026. This update ensures the list is current and supports the effective implementation of planning policy. Officers are authorised to undertake further steps to implement this recommendation.

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

Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, approved the procurement strategy for community-based festive lighting and Christmas trees on 11 June 2026. The strategy outlines an open procedure procurement for a contract with an estimated value of £432,000, with an initial term of one year and four one-year extension options. This contract is funded from existing ward budgets over a four-year period.