Councillor Ben Evans

...adopted the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-2027, including the revenue budget, capital works programme, and approved rent and service charge increases of 4.8%.

...to meet statutory requirements and improve early years provision across Wolverhampton, the Council approved the publication of the 2024-2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and endorsed its five strategic priorities for ensuring sufficient, high-quality, and accessible childcare.

...to note the forecast revenue underspends from treasury management activities and the mid-year review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, acknowledging a slight projected excess in service investment limits due to capital works at the i10 building.