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Cabinet - Friday, 24th July, 2026 10.30 am
July 24, 2026 at 10:30 am Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Cabinet of Tendring Council met on Friday 24 July 2026, approving financial outturn for the previous year, allocating funds, and endorsing plans for the regeneration of Clacton-on-Sea. Key decisions included the adoption of a new Housing Mutual Exchange Policy and the approval of a culture-led framework for Clacton town centre's regeneration.
Financial Outturn and Budget Adjustments
Cabinet noted the favourable financial outturn for the 2025/26 financial year, with a General Fund revenue variance of £3.389m. This surplus, held within the Corporate Investment Fund, will be allocated alongside other budget adjustments for 2026/27 and 2027/28. Specific allocations include £0.250m for contingency, £1.000m for general council capacity, and £0.050m in both 2026/27 and 2027/28 to extend local sports grant schemes. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive and relevant Corporate Directors to utilise these funds. The Council's Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Corporate Finance and Governance Portfolio Holder, was authorised to adjust the 2025/26 outturn position based on recommendations from the Council's External Auditor.
Treasury Management Performance
The Treasury Management performance for 2025/26 was noted, with the Prudential and Treasury Indicators for the year being approved. An amendment to the Council's Treasury Management Practices was also approved, increasing the maximum investment amount per money market fund from £4.000m to £6.000m to provide officers with greater flexibility.
Pride in Place Programme, Clacton-on-Sea
Cabinet welcomed the UK Government's endorsement of the 10-year Vision and Investment Plan for Clacton as the principal document for the Pride in Place programme. The Year 1 delivery funding programme, comprising £360,000 capital and £232,000 revenue, was approved as per the Clacton Town Board's decision. Cabinet also approved two Memoranda of Understanding: one between Tendring District Council (as Accountable Body) and the Clacton Town Board, and another between the Council and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Chief Executive was authorised to sign these on behalf of the Council, which will trigger the release of Year 1 delivery funding. Authority was delegated for capital delivery funding to the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Regeneration and Tourism, and for revenue delivery funding to the Deputy Chief Executive, following consultation with the Section 151 Officer. Future year allocations will be reported to Cabinet.
Clacton Thriving: A Culture-Led Framework for the Town Centre
Cabinet formally approved the Draft Clacton Town Centre Culture-Led Framework (Clacton Thriving) and its accompanying Draft Action Plan for a period of 8 weeks of public consultation, commencing on 17 August 2026. The Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Heritage was authorised to approve the consultation arrangements. The outcome of the consultation will be considered before the final documents are presented to Cabinet for adoption. This framework aims to support economic regeneration, improve quality of life, and address socio-economic issues in Clacton-on-Sea by using culture as a catalyst for regeneration.
Housing Mutual Exchange Policy
Cabinet formally adopted the Housing Mutual Exchange Policy for implementation. The Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery) was authorised to make future updates or amendments to the policy in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing. The policy will be reviewed every two years. This adoption ensures compliance with the Housing Act 1985 and assists the Council in meeting the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards and the Housing Ombudsman's requirements.
Tendring District Council (Career Track) Apprenticeships
Cabinet noted the annual review of Career Track, the Council's apprenticeship training provider. The report covered the programme's impact, governance, quality assurance, financial position, and proposed development actions, along with the forecast subsidy in the Council's long-term financial plans. Officers were requested to continue reporting financial updates through the two-year financial planning process and/or quarterly financial reporting arrangements. Career Track was highlighted as a key contributor to raising aspirations and creating opportunities, supporting local skills development and the future public sector workforce.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Tendring Cabinet decided on 24/07/2026 to welcome the UK Government's endorsement of Clacton's 10 Year Vision and Investment Plan for the Pride in Place programme. They approved the Year 1 delivery funding of £360,000 capital and £232,000 revenue, and authorised the Chief Executive to sign Memoranda of Understanding with the Clacton Town Board and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Authority was delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Regeneration and Tourism for capital expenditure decisions and to the Deputy Chief Executive for revenue delivery funding.
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Tendring Cabinet on 24/07/2026 noted the Treasury Management performance for 2025/26, approved the Prudential and Treasury Indicators for 2025/26, and approved an amendment to Treasury Management Practices. This amendment increases the maximum investment per money market fund to £6 million from £4 million.
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The Cabinet of Tendring Council decided on 24/07/2026 to note the financial outturn position and approve the use of the General Fund outturn variance. The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Finance and Governance, is authorised to utilise £0.250m for contingency and £1.000m for general capacity. The Corporate Director (Place and Wellbeing), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Public Realm, is authorised to implement arrangements for £0.050m to support local sports grant schemes. The Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Corporate Finance and Governance Portfolio Holder, is authorised to adjust the 2025/26 outturn position based on external auditor recommendations.
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Cabinet noted the annual review of the Career Track apprenticeships programme, including its impact, governance, quality assurance, and financial position. Cabinet requested officers continue to report financial updates through the two-year financial planning process and quarterly financial reporting.
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Cabinet formally approved the Draft Clacton Town Centre Culture-Led Framework and Draft Action Plan for public consultation. The consultation period will commence on 17th August 2026. The Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Heritage is authorised to approve consultation arrangements.
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Tendring Cabinet formally adopted the Housing Mutual Exchange Policy on 24/07/2026. The Corporate Director (Operations and Delivery) is authorised to make future updates in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, and the policy will be reviewed every two years.
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