Councillor Becky Coombs

Draft National Planning Policy Framework Consultation

From: Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am - January 23, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Update on the Preparation of a New Joint Local Plan

From: Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am - January 23, 2026

...approved recommendations to note the emerging detail of the new plan-making system, enable officers to progress necessary 'getting ready' activities for the new joint local plan, and recognise the initial draft of the People and Place Project Initiation Document.

Recommendations Approved

To agree the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18th July 2025 (attached)

From: Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am - January 23, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Committee Timetable of Meetings for 2026 to 2027

From: Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026

...adopted the proposed timetable of Council and Committee meetings for 2026 to 2027, including a revised order for the Strategy and Resources Committee and the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee.

For Determination

Council Tax Base

From: Council - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 14, 2026

...the Council approved the report and calculations for the Council Tax Base for the financial year 2026/27, which was determined to be 37751.61 Band D equivalent properties.

For Determination