Alan Baldock

Draft Housing Strategy - permission to consult

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...approve the principles of the draft Housing Strategy 2026-2030 for consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Older Persons Working group outcomes and recommendations

From: Special meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 19th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 19, 2026

...approve the outcomes and recommendations of the report of the Councillor Working Group on Older Persons’ Accommodation, which includes standardising services across sheltered housing and Sheltered Plus schemes by replacing night reassurance and laundry services, and improving the Lifeline service.

Recommendations Approved

Call in of Wealden Condition Decision (Cabinet 8 December 2025 Minute 454)

From: Special, Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 15, 2026

...the challenge to the Wealden Condition decision should be taken no further and the decision implemented, while also requesting that the minutes be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Planning Committee, that a wish list for officer consideration on training regarding conditions be drafted, and that a verbal update be provided at the next Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination

Setting the Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council Tax base for the whole area for 2026/27 was set at 55,692.52, the empty homes discount remained at 0%, and graduated premiums were established for long-term empty properties, while discounts for structural alterations and premiums for second homes were continued.

For Determination