Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4

  Recommendations Approved

  ...proceed with applying for and receiving a grant to provide four temporary and resettlement accommodation homes, subject to council approval of the associated capital spend.

• Housing Strategy 2026-2030

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Horsham District Council Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2026-2030 was approved, along with its publication on the Council's website, and authority was delegated for minor changes to be made.

• Annual Plan 2026/27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Annual Plan for 2026/27, which outlines the projects and workstreams the Council aims to achieve, was approved.

• 2026-27 Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy for 2026/27 was approved, and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources was granted authority to determine applications for this relief.

• Refurbishment and Leasing of the Property

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approve the refurbishment of a property for £900,000, contribute £175,000 towards the tenant's fit-out, and allow for a procurement exemption for the refurbishment works, all subject to full council budget approval and legal due diligence.

• 2026/27 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2027/28 to 2029/30

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the 2026/27 budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy, including approving the Council Tax base, increasing fees and charges, and setting the Council Tax for the Council's own purposes at £180.10 for a Band D property.

Attendees

Councillor Martin Boffey Leader of the Council Liberal Democrats · Trafalgar

Councillor Mark Baynham Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources Liberal Democrats · Billingshurst

Councillor Colette Blackburn Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery Liberal Democrats · Southwater South and Shipley

Councillor Ruth Fletcher Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure Liberal Democrats · Denne

Councillor Anthony Frankland Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Culture & Green Spaces Liberal Democrats · Trafalgar

Councillor Jay Mercer Liberal Democrats · Roffey South

Councillor Sam Raby Liberal Democrats · Roffey South

Councillor David Skipp Cabinet Member for Environmental Health, Recycling & Waste Liberal Democrats · Forest

Councillor Jonathan Taylor Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Liberal Democrats · Broadbridge Heath

Councillor Lynn Lambert Conservative · Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead

Councillor Mike Croker Green Party · Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote

Councillor Gill Perry Green Party Group Joint Leader Green Party · Henfield

Councillor Paul Clarke Conservative · Pulborough, Coldwaltham and Amberley

Councillor Roger Noel Conservative Group Leader Conservative · Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote

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