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Budget meeting, Council - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 2.00 p.m.

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Profile image for Cllr Peter Sandford
Cllr Peter Sandford Chair of Council, Chair of Civic Affairs Committee, and Vice-Chair of Audit & Corporate Governance Committee • Liberal Democrat • Caxton & Papworth
Profile image for Cllr Eileen Wilson
Cllr Eileen Wilson Vice-Chair of Council • Liberal Democrat • Cottenham
Profile image for Cllr Michael Atkins
Cllr Michael Atkins Chair of Audit & Corporate Governance Committee • Liberal Democrat • Harston & Comberton
Profile image for Cllr Henry Batchelor
Cllr Henry Batchelor Lead Cabinet Member for Communities • Liberal Democrat • Linton
Profile image for Cllr John Batchelor
Cllr John Batchelor Lead Cabinet member for Housing • Liberal Democrat • Linton
Profile image for Cllr Paul Bearpark
Cllr Paul Bearpark Vice-Chair of Civic Affairs Committee • Liberal Democrat • Milton & Waterbeach
Profile image for Cllr Dr Shrobona Bhattacharya
Cllr Dr Shrobona Bhattacharya Conservative • Cambourne
Profile image for Cllr Anna Bradnam
Cllr Anna Bradnam Chair of Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat • Milton & Waterbeach
Profile image for Cllr Tom Bygott
Cllr Tom Bygott Conservative • Longstanton
Profile image for Cllr Ariel Cahn
Cllr Ariel Cahn Liberal Democrat • Harston & Comberton
Profile image for Cllr Dr Martin Cahn
Cllr Dr Martin Cahn Liberal Democrat • Histon & Impington
Profile image for Cllr Graham Cone
Cllr Graham Cone Chair of Scrutiny Committee; Opposition Group Deputy Leader • Conservative • Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Profile image for Cllr Stephen Drew
Cllr Stephen Drew Vice-Chair of Scrutiny & Overview Committee • Liberal Democrat • Cambourne
Profile image for Cllr Libby Earle
Cllr Libby Earle Liberal Democrat • Sawston
Profile image for Cllr Sue Ellington
Cllr Sue Ellington Vice-Chair Grants Advisory Committee • Conservative • Swavesey
Profile image for Cllr Peter Fane
Cllr Peter Fane Chair of Joint Development Management Committee and Vice Chair of Planning Committee • Liberal Democrat • Shelford
Profile image for Cllr Corinne Garvie
Cllr Corinne Garvie Liberal Democrat • Girton
Profile image for Cllr Jose Hales
Cllr Jose Hales Chair of Grants Advisory Committee • Liberal Democrat • Melbourn
Profile image for Cllr Bill Handley
Cllr Bill Handley Liberal Democrat • Over & Willingham
Profile image for Cllr Sunita Hansraj
Cllr Sunita Hansraj Liberal Democrat • Histon & Impington
Profile image for Cllr Sally Ann Hart
Cllr Sally Ann Hart Vice-Chair of Employment & Staffing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Melbourn
Profile image for Cllr Geoff Harvey
Cllr Geoff Harvey Vice-Chair of Climate Change and Environment Committee • Liberal Democrat • Balsham
Profile image for Cllr Dr Tumi Hawkins
Cllr Dr Tumi Hawkins Lead Cabinet member for Planning • Liberal Democrat • Caldecote
Profile image for Cllr Dr James Hobro
Cllr Dr James Hobro Liberal Democrat • Foxton
Profile image for Cllr Carla Hofman
Cllr Carla Hofman Liberal Democrat • Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Profile image for Cllr Mark Howell
Cllr Mark Howell Independent • Caxton & Papworth
Profile image for Cllr William Jackson-Wood
Cllr William Jackson-Wood Chair of Employment and Staffing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Shelford
Profile image for Cllr Helene Leeming
Cllr Helene Leeming Liberal Democrat • Cambourne
Profile image for Cllr Daniel Lentell
Cllr Daniel Lentell Independent • Over & Willingham
Profile image for Cllr Peter McDonald
Cllr Peter McDonald Lead Cabinet Member for Economic Development • Liberal Democrat • Duxford
Profile image for Cllr Brian Milnes
Cllr Brian Milnes Deputy Leader • Liberal Democrat • Sawston
Profile image for Cllr Lina Nieto
Cllr Lina Nieto Conservative • Hardwick
Profile image for Cllr Annika Osborne
Cllr Annika Osborne Chair of Licensing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Cottenham
Profile image for Cllr Dr Lisa Redrup
Cllr Dr Lisa Redrup Chair Climate Change & Environment Committee • Liberal Democrat • Harston & Comberton
Profile image for Cllr Bridget Smith
Cllr Bridget Smith Leader of Council • Liberal Democrat • Gamlingay
Profile image for Cllr James Rixon
Cllr James Rixon Vice-Chair Climate Change & Environment Committee • Liberal Democrat • Histon & Impington
Profile image for Cllr Richard Stobart
Cllr Richard Stobart Liberal Democrat • Girton
Profile image for Cllr Dr Susan van de Ven
Cllr Dr Susan van de Ven Liberal Democrat • Bassingbourn
Profile image for Cllr Dr Aidan Van de Weyer
Cllr Dr Aidan Van de Weyer Liberal Democrat • Barrington
Profile image for Cllr Natalie Warren-Green
Cllr Natalie Warren-Green Lead Cabinet Member for Environment • Liberal Democrat • Longstanton
Profile image for Cllr Bunty Waters
Cllr Bunty Waters Conservative • Bar Hill
Profile image for Cllr Heather Williams
Cllr Heather Williams Opposition Group Leader • Conservative • The Mordens
Profile image for Cllr John Williams
Cllr John Williams Lead Cabinet member for Resources • Liberal Democrat • Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Profile image for Cllr Dr Richard Williams
Cllr Dr Richard Williams Conservative • Whittlesford

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00 Council.pdf
Minutes Public Pack 24112025 Council.pdf
Minutes Public Pack 04122025 Council.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix E - Income and Exp Statement 2026-27.pdf
HRA Revenue Capital Budget 2026-2027.pdf
Appendix A - HRA Summary Budgets.pdf
Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 24 February 2026.pdf
Appendix A LCTS Consultation.pdf
Appendix B - Consultation Commentary Report.pdf
Council Tax Resolution - 2026-2027.pdf
Appendix C3 - Finance 2026-27.pdf
Appendix B - Financial Forecast 2025-26 - 2029-30.pdf
Appendix C - HRA Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix D - Service Charges 2026-27.pdf
Appendix E - HRA Earmarked Specific Funds.pdf
Appendix A - C Tax Resolution 2026-27.pdf
Appendix B - Council Tax Base 2026-27.pdf
Appendix C - Parish Council Special Expenses.pdf
Appendix D - Council Tax Per Dwelling.pdf
Climate and Nature Strategy 2026-2030.pdf
Appendix A Full Council.pdf
Appendix C Full Council.pdf
Appendix D Full Council.pdf
Appendix B Full Council.pdf
CGR for Great and Little Abington.pdf
Appendix A Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix B Map of Linton Ward including the associated polling and parish boundaries.pdf
Supplementary Documentation Greater Cambridge Partnership Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00 Council.pdf
Appendix C CGR timeline.pdf
Appendix D Consultation Phase 1 findings and comments.pdf
Appendix E Consultation Phase 2 comments.pdf
Pay Policy Statement 2026.pdf
Appendix A - Pay Policy Statement 2026.pdf
Swavesey Byeways Rate 2026-27.pdf
Appendix A - Head of Finance Report 2026.pdf
Appendix B - Head of Environment Report 2026.pdf
Calendar of Meetings 2026-2027.pdf
Third Quarterly Report on Use of Special Urgency Procedure and Waiver of Call-in 2025-2026.pdf
Appendix A - Calendar of Meetings 2026-2027.pdf
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.pdf
Update on the work of the Cambridge Growth Company.pdf
Appendix B - MHCLG presentation.pdf
Appendix A - CGC presentation.pdf
Feedback from the Joint Assembly.pdf
Supplementary Document - Council Tax Resolution 20262027 Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00 Council.pdf
Supplementary Document - Conservative Group Budget Proposal for 202627 Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00.pdf
Appendix B - CAP Consultation Results.pdf
Appendix C - Youth Engagement Service Results.pdf
Capital Strategy.pdf
Appendix A - Capital Strategy.pdf
Treasury Management Strategy.pdf
Appendix A - Treasury Management Strategy.pdf
General Fund Capital Budget 2026-27.pdf
Appendix B - GF Budget Summary 2026-27.pdf
Appendix C1 - Chief Executive 2026-27.pdf
Appendix A - MTFS Forecast 2026-27 - 2030-31.pdf
Appendix C2 - Climate Env Waste 2026-27.pdf
Decisions Tuesday 24-Feb-2026 14.00 Council.pdf
Appendix A - 26-27 CAP Council 240226.pdf
Appendix C - Bye-way Inspection report LH-SE 19-12-25.pdf
Report to extend the appointment of the Interim Chief Finance Section 151 Officer.pdf
Appendix A - December.pdf
26-27 Corporate Action Plan.pdf
Answers to Questions to December 2025 Council.pdf