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• Constitution Review

  Recommendations Approved

  ...that the Cabinet recommended to Full Council the adoption of the new constitution, authorised the Monitoring Officer to make final modifications, and noted the intention to bring the new constitution into effect from 5 January 2026.

• Social Housing Regulatory and Compliance - Update

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet noted the progress and actions agreed with the Regulator of Social Housing to manage social housing compliance responsibilities, improve performance, and address safety and quality standards.

• Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 - Mid-Year Review

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to recommend to Full Council the noting and consideration of the Mid-Year Review of the Treasury Management Strategy for the period of 31st March to 30th September 2025, including a reduction in total borrowing, an increase in investments, a reduction in net borrowing, and a temporary breach of one prudential indicator that has since been remedied.

• Housing Assistance Policy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the revised Housing Assistance Policy, including increased discretionary Disabled Facilities Grants, and to delegate authority for minor amendments and implementation procedures to the Director of Public Protection in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection.

• Procurement Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Procurement Strategy outlined in Appendix A was approved, along with delegating authority to the Director of Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make minor changes as needed.

• Town Centre Strategy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to further the town's regeneration, the Cabinet approved the purchase of 6-20 The Rows and Rothwell House and recommended that the Council amend the Capital Programme to include an investment of £4,700,000 to cover the purchase and improvement costs of both properties.

• Churchgate Street Conservation Area: Management Plan Adoption and Article 4 Direction Confirmation

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet of Harlow approved the Churchgate Street Article 4 Direction for confirmation on 4 March 2026, adopting the related Management Plan and Guidance document, and delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder, in consultation with the Executive Director, to enact any modification requests from the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government.

• Town Centre Strategy - Market House and Adams House

  For Determination

• Referral from Audit and Standards Committee - Strategy and Policy Review

  For Determination

• Harlow Cycle Hire Scheme

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to progress the Harlow Cycle Hire Scheme, the Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Garden Town, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Garden Town and Planning, to develop a procurement process for appointing an operator to launch cycle hire services in 2026.

• Building Harlow's Future - Delivery Update

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet endorsed the progress of the Building Harlow's Future plan, noted strong performance indicators, reviewed the financial position, and approved a revised strategic risk register.

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