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Lane Rental Scheme Consultation (All Wards)
Recommendations Approved...to proceed with a consultation regarding the introduction of a lane rental scheme, and delegate authority to submit an order to the Secretary of State to bring the scheme into legal effect, subject to the consultation's outcome and approval.
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Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
Recommendations Approved... to recommend to the Council for approval the Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29, including a maximum Council Tax increase of below 5% for 2025/26, the Capital Investment Programme, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Risk Management Strategy, and the Council’s Strategy for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts 2024/29, while also agreeing to review savings proposals and noting the provisional GLA precept figure.
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Entry into deed of adherence and collabaration agreement re Regulatory Service Partnership
Recommendations Approved...to enter into a deed of adherence and collaboration agreement regarding the Regulatory Services Partnership, while also delegating authority for further amendments and noting the recommendation to dissolve the Partnership's Joint Committee.
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Financial Monitoring Report Period 9
Recommendations Approved...to address a forecast net adverse variance of £9.436m, the Cabinet approved adjustments to the 2024-2027 budget, including changes to digital strategy, school capital maintenance, SEN provisions, public protection, highways, parks, housing, and regeneration projects.
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0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services
Recommendations Approved...to ensure continued service provision for children and families, the Cabinet approved a contract variation and potential extensions for the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services, along with delegated authority to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime.
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