Andrew Bird

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the local elections in Newcastle-under-Lyme will proceed as planned in May 2026, despite an invitation from the Minister for Local Government & Homelessness to seek postponement.

Recommendations Approved

TRADE REFUSE SCALE OF FEES AND CHARGES - CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

Recommendations Approved

SUPPORT FOR DRAFT STAFFORDSHIRE LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY STRATEGY

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...confirmed support for the draft Staffordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and adopted a model for its delivery within Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Recommendations Approved

RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES OPERATIONAL STAFF STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...approved the use of pEPR funding to create four supervisor positions within the Recycling & Waste Service to support service expansion and meet government strategy requirements.

Recommendations Approved

FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW REPORT - SECOND QUARTER 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

...to note the contents of the attached report and appendices regarding the Council's service and financial performance for the second quarter of 2025-26 and to continue monitoring and challenging that performance.

Recommendations Approved