The County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 16 September 2026 to review corporate performance, receive annual portfolio updates, and discuss treasury management. The meeting will also cover reports on roads and highways, housing and planning, and financial performance.

Corporate Performance

The Council's Corporate Plan priorities for 2023-2026 will be reviewed. This report, presented by Councillor Glen Sanderson, Leader of Council, will summarise progress against the three key priorities: achieving value for money, driving economic growth, and tackling inequalities. The report details key performance indicators and supporting narratives for the period up to the end of quarter 4 in the 2025/26 financial year.

Annual Portfolio Updates

Roads and Highways

Councillor Mark Mather, Cabinet Member for Roads and Highways, will present an annual report on his portfolio. This report will outline the context for the delivery of services within Roads and Highways, highlight achievements from the past year, and detail the areas of focus for the coming year. The report is linked to the Council's Corporate Plan priorities of achieving value for money, driving economic growth, and tackling inequalities.

Housing and Planning

Councillor Colin Horncastle, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, will provide an annual report on his portfolio. This report will set out the context for the delivery of services within Housing and Planning, highlight achievements, and outline key areas of focus for the upcoming year. The portfolio's work is directly linked to the Council's Corporate Plan priorities of achieving value for money, driving economic growth, and tackling inequalities.

Treasury Management Annual Report

Councillor Nick Oliver, Cabinet Member for Finance and Value for Money, will present the Treasury Management Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26. This report details performance against the Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS) approved in February 2025. It will review borrowing and investment performance for the year, considering the prevailing economic conditions, and will also examine specific Treasury Management prudential indicators. The report aligns with the Corporate Plan priority of Achieving Value for Money .