Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: To  present progress against the actions identified from the Corporate Peer Challenge undertaken in May 2024, and a progress review in March 2025 (Appendix 1).   With the formal recommendations and agreed actions now being fully met and embedded, the report summarises ongoing oversight to ensure these remain upheld.

Content: The Cabinet has   (1)  reviewed and commented on progress made in Quarter 3 of 2025/26, noting that all formal recommendations and suggestions have now been fully met and transitioned to business as usual, with ongoing oversight to ensure they are maintained. A summary is provided in the submitted report, with full details in Appendices one and two in the submitted report; and   (2)  confirmed the action for the Executive Leader and Chief Executive Officer to write to the LGA informing them of completion of the formal CPC action plan and to provide the necessary evidence to support this position

Reasons for the decision: The report presents Members with an update on the progress with formal actions and additional suggestions arising from the Corporate Peer Challenge 2024.

Alternative options considered: As outlined within the report.