Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026

Purpose: Establishment of a Love Your Community Neighbourhood Team

Content: 1.      That the establishment of two Love Your Community Neighbourhood Teams be approved. The estimated cost of the twelve-month pilot is £772,000 comprising £480,000 capital expenditure and £292,000 revenue expenditure.   2.      That the creation of supplementary revenue budgets of £67,000 in 2025-2026 funded from the Our City Our Plan reserve be approved. The budget for the 2026-2027 costs would be incorporated into the 2026-2027 budget and approval sought as part of the annual budget approval process. The total estimated revenue cost is £292,000.   3.      That a virement of £480,000 from the Corporate Provision and Contingency for Future Programmes budget to establish a Love Your Community capital budget, to support vehicle and equipment purchases be approved.   4.      That it be noted, this is a pilot project for one year to trial a targeted approach to improving local neighbourhoods.