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Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 7.30 pm
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) Right to Buy (RTB) Leases - Service Charge Provisions
Recommendations Approved -
Cabinet Forward Plan
Recommendations Approved...the Cabinet Forward Plan for 2025-2026 was noted.
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Referrals to Cabinet
Recommendations Approved -
Declarations of Interest
Recommendations Approved -
Apologies for absence
Recommendations Approved -
Minutes
Recommendations Approved...the minutes of the previous meeting were agreed.
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Get Involved Strategy
Recommendations Approved...approve the Get Involved Strategy and associated documents for implementation.
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Constitution Review
Recommendations Approved... approved proposed changes to the Constitution, including new guidance on appointing and removing the Leader, gender neutrality, and committee appointments, and authorised the Monitoring Officer to implement these changes.
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Hemel Garden Communities Stewardship & Placemaking Supplementary Planning Document
Recommendations Approved...endorse the draft Hemel Garden Communities Stewardship & Placemaking Supplementary Planning Document for public consultation, and authorize minor amendments prior to consultation.
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Enforcement Review Report
Recommendations Approved -
Hemel Garden Communities Framework & Transformation Supplementary Planning Document
Recommendations Approved...the draft Hemel Garden Communities Framework and Transformation Supplementary Planning Document was endorsed for the purposes of public consultation.
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HRA Business plan
Recommendations Approved...the Council approves the proposed update of the HRA Business Plan.
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Biodiversity Duty
Recommendations Approved...note and agree the Enhanced Biodiversity Duty progress report.
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Treasury Management - Mid-Term
Recommendations Approved...reviewed and noted the 2024/25 Treasury Management performance report.
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Investment Partnership Business plan
Recommendations Approved...approved the inaugural Investment Plan for the Dacorum Investment Partnership, agreed to annual reporting from 2027, and delegated authority for plan activities and fund drawdowns, alongside recommending council approval for a £732,875 planning budget and a £95,000 annual operating revenue budget.
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Commissioning & Procurement Strategy
Recommendations Approved...approved the updated Commissioning & Procurement Strategy for 2026-2028.
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Conservation Area Character Appraisals
Recommendations Approved...adopted the individual Long Marston, Wilstone and Ringshall Conservation Area Character Appraisals as technical guidance for development management and to inform the Dacorum Borough Local Plan, and as a material planning consideration for planning applications and appeals.
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Budget 2026-2027
Recommendations Approved... approved a Band D Council Tax increase of £7.06 (2.99%) for Dacorum Borough Council, set dwelling rents according to DLUHC guidance with a 4.8% increase, and approved the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2029/30.
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Community Governance Review
Recommendations Approved...commence a Community Governance Review for the unparished areas of the Borough, agree its Terms of Reference, and approve a budget of £100,000 to conduct it.
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Public Participation
Recommendations Approved -
Hemel Hempstead e-Bike Hire Scheme
Recommendations Approved...commence the procurement process for the Hemel Hempstead e-bike hire scheme, with a maximum investment of £1 million, and delegate authority for the final design and tender specification to the Assistant Director for Planning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Place, with the final contract award decision to be brought back to Cabinet.
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