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Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 12.00 pm
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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Scrutiny Corporate and Resources Work Programme
For Determination...noted the work programme and requested that upcoming items include capital programme governance, Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) processes, and transformation progress.
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Revenue and Capital Budget 2026-27
For Determination...the Executive was requested to note Scrutiny's concerns regarding staffing reductions and vacancy freezes in Children and Families, the sufficiency of funding for the Somerset Rivers Authority, the need to review the crisis and resilience budget, the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, and the proposed increase in zoo licensing charges.
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Modern Data and AI Council - Quarterly Update
For Determination...noted the update on the Modern Data and AI Council, welcomed progress in data and AI capabilities, ethical governance, and skills development, and requested continued updates as part of Inspiring Innovation reporting with member training on data and AI to be arranged promptly.
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...recommended that the Executive proceed to determine Housing Revenue Account rents, fees, and charges, ensuring statutory notice periods are met, and that Scrutiny is provided with early sight of any proposed changes as part of quarterly monitoring.
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