Councillor Andy Mackiewicz

...approved the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27, including rent increases for dwelling and garage rents, and the management fee payable to Solihull Community Housing.

...the Housing Capital Programme for 2026/27, including funding allocations for various housing projects and the approval of Solihull Community Housing contracts.

...approved the Council's participation in the UK government's Pride in Place Programme as the local accountable body, and the appointment of an independent Neighbourhood Chair and Neighbourhood Board for Chelmsley Wood East.

...approved the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29, recommended a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, and set the budget for 2026/27 at £244.357 million, all for approval by Full Council.

... approved the current financial position and actions being taken to address budget variances, noted budget adjustments, approved the contribution of the favourable outturn variance to the Consolidated Risk Reserve, noted the position on the disposal of land at Hallmeadow Road, approved the temporary use of the Consolidated Risk Reserve, and approved the HRA forecast outturn.