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• Leaders Report - Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026/27 – 2028/29

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29, recommended a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, and set the budget for 2026/27 at £244.357 million, all for approval by Full Council.

• Pride in Place Programme

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the Council's participation in the UK government's Pride in Place Programme as the local accountable body, and the appointment of an independent Neighbourhood Chair and Neighbourhood Board for Chelmsley Wood East.

• Dedicated Schools Grant Management Plan 2025/26

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the 2025/26 Dedicated Schools Grant management plan to 2031/32, noting the severe financial impact of the forecast cumulative deficit and allocating funds for a Local SEND Reform Plan.

• Housing Revenue Account Estimates and Rent Increases 2026/27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27, including rent increases for dwelling and garage rents, and the management fee payable to Solihull Community Housing.

• Community Information and Advice Services

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approve the procurement and award of a contract for Community Information and Advice Services, with a revised model focusing on local, accessible, and digitally supported delivery.

• Housing Capital Programme 2026/27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Housing Capital Programme for 2026/27, including funding allocations for various housing projects and the approval of Solihull Community Housing contracts.

• 2025/26 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Update as at 31 December 2025

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approved the current financial position and actions being taken to address budget variances, noted budget adjustments, approved the contribution of the favourable outturn variance to the Consolidated Risk Reserve, noted the position on the disposal of land at Hallmeadow Road, approved the temporary use of the Consolidated Risk Reserve, and approved the HRA forecast outturn.

• Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026/27 – 2028/29

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29, along with the Capital Strategy and recommendations for fees and charges, were approved.

• Business Rates – Discretionary Rate Relief

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the updated Discretionary Rate Relief Policy for 2026/27, which includes new schemes for Supporting Small Businesses and Pubs and Live Music Venues, and the ending of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief.

• Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026-27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working-age claimants, including disregarding unearned income from Universal Credit and adjusting income bands, effective from April 1, 2026.

Attendees

Ian Courts Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Managed Growth Conservative · Dorridge & Hockley Heath

Councillor Karen Grinsell Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Children and Education Conservative · Shirley East & Sharmans Cross

Councillor Tony Dicicco Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Adult Social Care and Health Conservative · Balsall & Berkswell

Councillor Ken Hawkins Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Environment & Infrastructure Conservative · St Alphege with Monkspath & Hillfield

Councillor Andy Mackiewicz Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Climate Change & Planning Conservative · Dorridge & Hockley Heath

Councillor Mark Parker Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Housing Conservative · Shirley East & Sharmans Cross

Councillor Wazma Qais Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Communities Conservative · Silhill

Bob Sleigh OBE Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Resources Conservative · Bickenhill

Councillor Ade Adeyemo Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group Liberal Democrats · Lyndon

Councillor Max McLoughlin Leader of Green Group Green Party · Shirley South

Councillor Heather Delaney Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Economy, Business & Skills Conservative · Balsall & Berkswell

Michael Gough Leader of Reform UK Reform UK · Silhill

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