Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Volunteering Policy and Processes

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council's Cabinet adopted the Gloucestershire Volunteering Collaborative definition of volunteering, Cheltenham Borough Council’s updated Volunteer Policy, a template partnership agreement with constituted groups, and Cheltenham Borough Council’s updated Volunteer Handbook on 18 February 2025. Authority was delegated to the Participation and Engagement Team Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities and the Council’s Leadership team, to review and update the policy and supporting documentation.

• Local Validation Checklist

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet approved the draft Local Validation List on 18 February 2025. The decision allows for the updated checklist to be used to ensure the local planning authority receives good quality submissions. The Head of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Building Control, will determine the final published form, format, and appearance.

• Corporate Risk Register - update

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided to note the Corporate Risk Register on 18 February 2025. The register details strategic risks, including those related to housing, and has been prepared in consultation with Risk Managers and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Delivery of Vacant Units and Town Centre Land Use Efficiency Action Plan - update

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet noted the report updating on progress against the vacant units action plan on 18 February 2025. The report summarises plans for delivery for 2025/26.

• Business Rate Reliefs

  For Determination

  The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council approved the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy on 18 February 2025. The Head of Revenues and Benefits is authorised to implement changes to temporary relief schemes, and decisions on awards are delegated with specific financial limits. The Monitoring Officer is authorised to make necessary changes to the Council's Constitution.

• Final General Revenue & Capital Budget Proposals 2025-26 and Quarterly Budget Monitoring Report October-December 2024

  For Determination

  The Cabinet and Council of Cheltenham decided on 18/02/2025 to approve the revised budget for 2024/25 and the final budget proposals for 2025/26, including a council tax increase of 2.99%. They also approved savings totalling £1,130,000, revenue growth of £392,647, the capital programme, reserves, programmed maintenance, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, the flexible use of capital receipts strategy, the Pay Policy Statement, and the proposed fees and charges schedule. Authority was delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) to finalise terms for a Deed of Variation to the Development Funding Agreement for the Mobility Hub.

• Dedication Agreement at Pittville Park - A435 Cheltenham to Bishops Cleeve Cycleway

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council Cabinet decided to enter into a Deed of Dedication for land at Pittville Park on 18 February 2025. The council agreed to the Deed of Dedication, which contributes to the Corporate Plan and Net Zero ambitions. Gloucestershire County Council will cover all capital and maintenance costs for the cycleway on the dedicated land.

• Housing Revenue Account Revised Forecast 2024-25 and Final Budget Proposals 2025-26

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council's Cabinet and Council decided on 18/02/2025 to approve the final Housing Revenue Account budget proposals for 2025/26, including a 2.7% rent increase for social, affordable, and shared ownership homes. They also approved the HRA capital programme and noted the revised HRA forecast for 2024/25. The decision includes approving the HRA capital programme and a rent increase of 2.7% for social rent homes, affordable homes, and shared ownership homes.

• Local Development Scheme

  For Determination

  Cheltenham Borough Council's Cabinet adopted the updated Local Development Scheme for Cheltenham Borough on 18 February 2025. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Community & Economic Development, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Building Control, to prepare the scheme for publication. This includes authority to correct minor errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting that do not affect the substantive content.

Attendees

Councillor Victoria Atherstone Liberal Democrats · St. Peters

Councillor Flo Clucas Cabinet Member Housing & Customer Services Liberal Democrats · Swindon Village

Councillor Mike Collins Deputy Mayor Liberal Democrats · Benhall, the Reddings and Fiddler's Green

Councillor Iain Dobie Liberal Democrats · College

Councillor Rowena Hay Leader of the Council Liberal Democrats · Oakley

Councillor Martin Horwood Mayor Liberal Democrats · Leckhampton

Councillor Peter Jeffries Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member Finance and Assets Liberal Democrats · Springbank

Councillor Alisha Lewis Cabinet Member Major Developments & Housing Delivery Liberal Democrats · Oakley

Councillor Izaac Tailford Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Culture, Wellbeing and Public Realm Liberal Democrats · All Saints

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