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• LOCAL PLAN NEXT STEPS

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the broad direction of travel for the Local Plan Review and delegated authority to the Director: Place to publish the formal notice of intention to review and a revised timetable once new planning legislation is enacted.

• STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS

  For Determination

  ...noted the report on strategic planning matters and appendices to keep Cabinet informed of recent developments.

• THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...amend the Council Tax discretionary policy to include support for residents with a terminal illness and approve changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme bands to reflect inflation.

• NOTIFICATION OF OTHER BUSINESS

  Recommendations Approved

• MINUTES - 19 NOVEMBER 2025

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2025 were approved as a true record and signed by the Chair.

• APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

  Recommendations Approved

• RISK MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE (MID-YEAR UPDATE)

  For Determination

  ...noted the mid-year update on risk management governance and approved changes to the Risk Management Framework.

• REVENUE AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR 2026/27 ONWARDS

  For Determination

  ... approved the revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27 onwards, noting the council's expected funding, confirming a 2.99% Council Tax increase, and agreeing which proposals to take forward.

• SECOND QUARTER REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved changes to the 2025/26 General Fund budget resulting in an £846k decrease in net expenditure and noted changes to the 2026/27 General Fund budget with a £555k increase in net expenditure.

• SECOND QUARTER TREASURY MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ... recommend to Council that it notes the position of Treasury Management activity as at the end of September 2025, ensuring continued compliance with financial regulations and effective risk management.

• SECOND QUARTER CAPITAL BUDGET MONITORING REVIEW 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted the forecast expenditure for the capital programme in 2025/26, approved adjustments to the 2026/27 capital programme increasing estimated spend by £0.773M, and noted the availability of capital resources while emphasizing the need for ongoing review of the programme's affordability.

• GARDEN WASTE CHARGE 2026/27

  For Determination

  ...approved the garden waste subscription charge for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 at £57 to ensure the service's financial sustainability.

• REVOCATION OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS IN HITCHIN

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the revocation of the Air Quality Management Areas in Hitchin due to significantly reduced air pollution levels.

• ITEMS REFERRED FROM OTHER COMMITTEES

  Recommendations Approved

  ...items referred from other committees were considered alongside their respective agenda items.

• CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

  Recommendations Approved

• COUNCIL DELIVERY PLAN 2025-26 (QUARTER 2 UPDATE)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...noted progress against Council projects and performance indicators, and approved new milestones and changes to milestones for the Council Delivery Plan 2025-26.

• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

  Recommendations Approved

Attendees

Councillor Val Bryant Leader of the Council, Chair of the Employment Committee and Joint Staff Consultative Committee Labour and Co-operative · Hitchin Bearton

Councillor Daniel Allen Executive Member for Governance Labour and Co-operative · Letchworth Norton

Councillor Ian Albert Executive Member for Resources, Chair of the Council Tax Setting Committee and Hitchin Community Forum Labour and Co-operative · Hitchin Bearton

Councillor Amy Allen Executive Member for Environment and Chair of the Cabinet Panel on the Environment Labour and Co-operative · Letchworth Wilbury

Councillor Mick Debenham Executive Member for Regulatory and Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee Labour and Co-operative · Letchworth South East

Councillor Tamsin Thomas Executive Member for Enterprise Labour and Co-operative · Letchworth South East

Councillor Laura Williams Executive Member for Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution Labour and Co-operative · Great Ashby

Councillor Donna Wright Executive Member for Place Labour and Co-operative · Hitchin Walsworth

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