The Cabinet of Bath and North East Somerset Council met on Thursday 11 September 2025. The meeting agenda included an amendment to the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone Local Development Order and a new supported housing scheme. The meeting also included a review of the council's treasury management performance for the first three months of the financial year.

Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ) Local Development Order (LDO) Amendment

Discussion was held regarding an amendment to the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ) Local Development Order (LDO). This amendment includes updated proposals for the Thicket Mead roundabout and A362 works near Sunnyside, as well as revised wording for condition 12 of the LDO. The changes aim to allow for the submission and approval of final technical highway plans, reflecting ongoing detailed design work. The agenda also covered the delegation of authority to the Director of Capital & Housing Delivery to adopt future amendments to the LDO. The SVEZ is a 13.5-hectare site allocated for employment uses, intended to create approximately 1,300 jobs and 35,800 sqm of commercial floorspace. The LDO provides a flexible planning framework to de-risk delivery and accelerate development.

B&NES Homes Programme - Englishcombe Lane Supported Housing Scheme

Discussion was held regarding the implementation of a new build development on land to the rear of 89-123 Englishcombe Lane, Bath. This scheme will provide 16 units of specialist supported housing, consisting of one, two, and three-bedroom homes. The development is part of the B&NES Homes Programme and aims to provide supported housing with care for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, enabling them to live as independently as possible. The scheme is expected to reduce the necessity for people to move out of the area for housing and care, and also offers opportunities for revenue savings for the Council's Specialist Commissioning budget. The agenda also included the delegation of authority to the Director of Capital and Housing Delivery to accept Homes England Grant and manage other significant delivery decisions.

Treasury Management Monitoring Report to 30th June 2025

The Cabinet received the Treasury Management Report for the period ending 30th June 2025, which detailed performance against the Council's Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2025/26. The report indicated that all treasury management indicators were within their target levels. The average rate of return on operational investments for the first three months of the financial year was 4.29%, slightly above the benchmark rate. The Council's external borrowing stood at £279.3 million as of 30th June 2025, and investments totalled £40.4 million. The report also highlighted that the Council's revenue budget for interest and capital financing costs was forecast to be under budget by £0.175 million for the year.