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Additional Meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00 pm

September 23, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Cabinet meeting of King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council, scheduled for Tuesday 23 September 2025. The Cabinet was expected to discuss and consider a range of topics, including the Community Infrastructure Levy funding policy, the adoption of a Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy, budget monitoring, and King's Lynn cemetery provision. They were also scheduled to discuss recommendations from the Regeneration & Development Panel regarding transport and infrastructure, and proposed changes to the council's constitution.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding Policy and Spending Strategy

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding Policy and Spending Strategy. The CIL is a levy that local authorities can charge on new developments in their area to fund infrastructure projects that benefit the community.1

Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy Adoption

The adoption of the Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy was also on the agenda. This strategy is likely to outline the council's approach to the provision and maintenance of playing fields, sports pitches, and other sports facilities within the borough.

Budget Monitoring

The Cabinet was scheduled to review the Budget Monitoring Quarter 1 - 2025/2026 report. This report would provide an overview of the council's financial performance during the first quarter of the financial year, highlighting any areas of over or underspending, and identifying potential financial risks.

King's Lynn Cemetery Provision

The agenda included a discussion on King's Lynn Cemetery Provision. This is likely to involve a review of the current cemetery provision in King's Lynn, and consideration of any future needs or expansion plans.

Recommendations from the Regeneration & Development Panel

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider recommendations from the Regeneration & Development Panel - Transport and Infrastructure Informal Working Group. These recommendations likely relate to transport and infrastructure projects within the borough, and may include proposals for new roads, public transport improvements, or other infrastructure developments.

Changes to the Constitution

The agenda included a discussion on proposed Changes to the Constitution. The council's constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made, and the procedures that are followed to ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability. Any changes to the constitution would need to be considered and approved by the Cabinet.

Quarter 1 2025-2026 Performance Management Report

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the Quarter 1 2025-2026 Performance Management Report. This report would provide an overview of the council's performance against its key objectives and targets during the first quarter of the financial year.

Matters Referred to Cabinet from Other Bodies

The Cabinet was scheduled to receive comments and recommendations from other council bodies, including:

  • Regeneration & Development Panel regarding CIL Funding Policy and Spending Strategy
  • Corporate Performance Panel regarding:
    • Quarter 1 25-26 Performance Management Report
    • Changes to the Constitution
    • Budget Monitoring Quarter 1 – 25-26
  • Environment and Community Panel regarding:
    • Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy Adoption
    • King's Lynn Cemetery Provision

Forward Decisions

The Cabinet was scheduled to review the Forward Decisions List. This is a list of key decisions that the Cabinet is expected to make in the coming months.


  1. The CIL is a planning charge, introduced by the Planning Act 2008, as a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to raise funds from developers undertaking new building projects in their area. The funds are intended to be used to pay for a wide range of infrastructure needed as a result of development. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorAlistair Beales
Councillor Alistair Beales Leader of the Council • Independent Partnership • Massingham with Castle Acre Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Bland
Councillor Paul Bland Independent Partnership • The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMichael de Whalley
Councillor Michael de Whalley Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity • Green Party • Gayton and Grimston Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSusanne Lintern
Councillor Susanne Lintern Cabinet Member for Culture and Events • Independent Partnership • Wissey Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Moriarty
Councillor Jim Moriarty Cabinet Member for Planning and Licensing • Independent Partnership • Airfield Ward
Profile image for CouncillorChris Morley
Councillor Chris Morley Cabinet Member for Finance • Independent Partnership • Bircham with Rudhams Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Ring
Councillor Simon Ring Deputy Leader of the Council • Independent Partnership • The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJo Rust
Councillor Jo Rust  Cabinet Member for People and Communities •  Independent Partnership •  Springwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Squire
Councillor Sandra Squire  Cabinet Member for Environment and Coastal •  Independent Partnership •  Terrington Ward

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 23rd-Sep-2025 16.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Urgent Business - Recruitment of Chief Officers 23rd-Sep-2025 16.00 Cabinet.pdf