AttendeeStuart Love

... to approve changes to fees and charges outlined in Appendices 2a to 2d, the unchanged Fees and Charges Policy, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Finance and Resources to make minor or technical adjustments to fees and charges in year, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.

... the Cabinet approved the revised Housing Allocation Scheme for 2024/25, aiming for a simpler, more transparent system that better recognizes applicants with multiple needs.

...to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation, the Cabinet approved the acquisition of freehold and leasehold interests in three properties, delegated authority for decisions on acquiring two more properties pending due diligence, approved re-profiling the capital program for funding, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources to agree the final purchase contract terms.

... net changes of £52.862m and £10.062m were approved for individual General Fund and Housing Revenue Account projects, respectively, as part of the 2024/25 capital budget re-profiling to align with current forecasts and revised project timelines.