Adrian May

...approve the acceptance and allocation of Department for Education funding for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026–2029, and delegate authority for delivery arrangements to ensure borough-wide access and impact.

... approved the budget proposals and council tax proposals for the Budget 2026-27 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026-30, recommending them to Full Council for approval.

...approved the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026-27, recommending these to Full Council for their consideration and approval.

... approved the draft Education Estates Strategy for 2025-2028, including the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, proposed admission arrangements for community schools for the 2027/28 academic year, the Pan London scheme for admissions coordination, the Education Capital Budget, and the Schools' Maintenance Plan.

...approve the transition of Children's Centres to a 0-19 (25 with SEND) Family Hubs model, accepting £6.2m in grant funding for its development and delivery from April 2026 to March 2029, while ensuring early years provision is protected and services are accessible across the borough.