The Full Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 25 February 2026 was set to focus on the council's financial plans for the upcoming year, including the revenue budget and council tax levels. Discussions were also scheduled to cover the capital programme, treasury management, and the pay policy statement.

Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels 2026/27

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to discussing the revenue budget and proposed council tax levels for the 2026/27 financial year. This agenda item, detailed across pages 36 to 154 of the supporting documents, would have outlined the council's financial plans and the anticipated impact on local residents through council tax. The accompanying documents for this item include the Budget Report, Appendix B Medium term financial forecast, Appendix C Investment and savings proposals, Appendix D Budget risks, Appendix E Fees and charges, and Appendix F Equalities Impact Assessment.

Four Year Capital Programme and Capital Strategy 2026/27

The meeting agenda also included a discussion on the Four Year Capital Programme for 2026-30 and the associated Capital Strategy for 2026/27. This item, found on pages 155 to 182, would have covered the council's plans for significant investments and infrastructure projects over the next four years. The Four Year Capital Programme 2026-30 and Capital Strategy 2026-27 document provides further details.

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27

Consideration was also scheduled for the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026/27, detailed on pages 183 to 221. This strategy outlines how the council will manage its financial investments and borrowing. The Treasury Management Strategy Statement document is available for review.

Pay Policy Statement 2026/27

The Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 was another item on the agenda, with information provided on pages 222 to 234. This statement sets out the council's policies on the remuneration of its senior staff. The Pay Policy Statement 2026-27 document is available.

Review of the Constitution

A review of the council's constitution was also scheduled for discussion, as detailed on pages 235 to 237. The Review of the Constitution document provides the relevant information.

Joint Venture for Managed Service Temporary and Interim Staffing Services

The meeting agenda included a discussion regarding a joint venture with a local authority-owned trading organisation to deliver managed service temporary and interim staffing services. This item, detailed on pages 238 to 285, included appendices containing exempt information, meaning that the public and press would have been excluded from this part of the discussion. The Joint Venture To Deliver Managed Service Temporary And Interim Staffing Services document is available.

Other items scheduled for discussion included the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 28 January 2026, Mayor's announcements, and a period for public questions. The Minutes of Previous Meeting and Public Questions.pdf documents were also part of the meeting materials.