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• Private Rented Sector Housing Review

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to note the outcome of the Private Rented Sector Housing Review, endorse the Private Rented Sector action plan, and note the publication of the guidance document "The Renter's Rights Bill – A landlord’s guide to compliance" for private sector landlords.

• Housing Revenue Account Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26, Quarter 2

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the Cabinet of Melton noted the Housing Revenue Account's financial position as of September 30, 2025, and the projected year-end revenue and capital forecast.

• General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26, Quarter 2

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Melton noted the year-end forecast and financial position for the General Fund and Special Expenses at 30 September 2025 for both revenue and capital.

• Tenant and Leasehold Engagement Annual Report

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Melton noted tenant engagement progress, improvements, and outcomes, the Regulatory Action Plan Update, approved the refreshed Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Framework, delegated authority for final changes to the Director for Housing and Communities, and approved the "Code of Conduct for Contractors and Officers of the Council when visiting tenants in their homes and communities".

• Revised Household Waste and Recycling Collection Policy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Melton approved a revised household waste and recycling collections policy, including changes such as weekly food waste collections, reduced residual waste capacity, and a new booking system for clinical waste sharps collections, while delegating authority to the Director for Housing and Communities to ensure the policy remains compliant.

• Award of contract - Repair, Void and Planned Maintenance Contracts

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the award of various Housing Revenue Account maintenance contracts, encompassing the main repair and void contract as well as planned maintenance contracts.

• Older Persons' Housing Review

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to invest in and modernise Wilton Court and Bradgate Flats for continued sheltered housing use, subject to affordability confirmation, while also noting the need for further analysis regarding Granby House and Gretton Court, and committing to ongoing tenant and stakeholder engagement throughout the process.

• Matters referred from Scrutiny Committee in accordance with Scrutiny Procedure Rules

  Recommendations Approved

• Fees and Charges 2026/27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Melton decided to approve the proposed fees and charges for 2026/27 as outlined in appendices A to E, and delegated authority to the Director for Housing and Communities to resolve a position on utility costs for Bradgate Flats and bungalows and finalise and implement these charges, as well as resolve a position on the midday meal charges.

• Mid-Year Treasury Management Report 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to Council that the mid-year position on treasury activity and prudential indicators for 2025/26 be noted.

• Local Government Reorganisation Final Proposal Submission

  Recommendations Approved

  ... the Cabinet approved submission of the proposal for a three unitary local government reorganisation model in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, delegating authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to finalise and submit the document to the Secretary of State.

Attendees

Councillor Margaret Glancy Leader of the Independent Group Independent · Melton Newport

Councillor Sharon Butcher Independent · Melton Craven

Councillor Steven Carter Independent · Asfordby

Councillor Sarah Cox Labour · Melton Dorian

Councillor Pat Cumbers Independent · Melton Dorian

Councillor Pip Allnatt Melton Egerton

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