Amy Stokes

...to note that there were no items of urgent business and to acknowledge Councillor Tatler's resignation from her Cabinet position and thank her for her service.

...to reduce the costs of the working age Council Tax Support scheme and implement it from April 1, 2025, the Cabinet approved public consultation on proposals including a 35% minimum payment for working age households, simplified non-dependant charges, aligned backdating rules, a review of the hardship fund policy, consideration of CPI-linked adjustments, and the use of Universal Credit notifications as the claim start date.

...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 9, 2024, as a correct record, with a note of Councillor Muhammed Butt's retrospective declaration of interest regarding Wembley Stadium event tickets.

...to approve the acquisition of up to 42 properties using the Local Authority Housing Fund, along with a capital budget of £25,803,000, and delegate authority to the Director of Property and Assets to finalize the property acquisitions.