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Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm Cabinet View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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  • E-Bike and Battery Policy
    For Determination

    ...the E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy was approved to manage the safe use, storage, and charging of e-bikes and their batteries within council properties, aiming to reduce fire risk and protect tenants, staff, and property.

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  • ... accepted the Examiner's recommended modifications to the Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Development Plan and agreed that a 'referendum version' of the Plan can be produced and proceed to a referendum.

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  • Domestic Abuse Policy
    For Determination

    ...adopted a Domestic Abuse Policy, agreed to seek Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Accreditation, delegated authority to amend housing and homelessness policy regarding domestic abuse, and noted the proposal for a partnership plan to support the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Strategy.

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  • ...approve the final Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget proposals for 2026-27, including the HRA capital programme, while noting the previously approved rent increases and the revised HRA forecast for 2025-26.

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  • ...approved the final budget proposals, including a council tax increase of 2.99% for 2026/27, alongside a revised budget for 2025/26 and a new capital programme.

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  • Cheltenham Tree Strategy
    For Determination

    ...approved the Cheltenham Tree Strategy, which outlines the council's approach to managing, preserving, and expanding tree cover, and delegated authority for minor amendments to the Director of Planning and Building Control in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Building Control.

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 24th-Feb-2026 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 24th-Feb-2026 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix 6 - Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix 5 - NFCC Fire Safety Guidance for E-bikes and E-Scooters.pdf
Appendix 3 - Summary Net Budget Requirement.pdf
Appendix 3 - E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy.pdf
Appendix 6 - UK Government Lithium-ion for Battery Safety Guidelines.pdf
Final Budget Proposals 2026-27 - report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Budget Saving Targets.pdf
Appendix 5 - Growth Items.pdf
HRA Final Budget 2026-27 - report.pdf
Appendix 2 - HRA Operating Account.pdf
Appendix 3 - HRA Major Repairs Reserve and HRA Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix 4 - HRA 3 Year Capital Programme Detail.pdf
Appendix 5 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Decisions 24th-Feb-2026 18.00 Cabinet.pdf
Final General Fund and Final Housing Revenue Accout Budget Proposals 2025-26 24th-Feb-2026 18.00 C.pdf
E-Bike and Battery Policy - report v2.pdf
Domestic Abuse Support Policy - report.pdf
Appendix 3 - Domestic Abuse Policy.pdf
Appendix 4 - Partnership plan to support implementation of the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Strate.pdf
Cheltenham Tree Strategy - report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Climate Change Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix 1 - Draft Tree Strategy.pdf
Appendix 4 - CBC Officer comments in response to Parish Council comments and Requested Amendments.pdf
Appendix 3 - Examiners Report.pdf
E-Bike and Battery Policy.pdf
Appendix 3 - E-Bike and Battery Safety Policy.pdf
Appendix 5 - NFCC Fire Safety Guidance for E-bikes and E-Scooters.pdf
Appendix 6 - UK Government Lithium-ion for Battery Safety Guidelines.pdf
Appendix 2 - Section 25 Report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Tenant-Friendly Summary of_E-Bike and Battery Policy.pdf
Minutes 23122025 Cabinet.pdf
Minutes 16122025 Cabinet.pdf
Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Plan Decision on Examiners Recommendations and Progres.pdf
Appendix 4 - Tenant-Friendly Summary of_E-Bike and Battery Policy.pdf