Councillor Brian Smedley

Appeal Reports

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 1.00 pm - December 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2026/27 Savings Proposals, Growth Proposals and Fees & Charges

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...the committee requested the Executive to improve public communication on budget challenges and Council Tax, recommended comparisons with similar councils, requested pursuit of financial support and cost reductions with impact assessments, recommended detailed growth and savings proposals for the committee's January 5th meeting, and requested a budget report outlining national funding constraints and advocacy plans.

For Determination

General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

... to note the recommendations in the General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2) and request the Executive to ensure timely presentation of financial reports to Scrutiny Committees and provide quarterly workforce planning updates.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...the Executive was granted delegated authority to set Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents, fees, and charges, and approve the service charge policy, with the Executive also requested to provide early sight of proposed changes and report back on the refreshed 30-year HRA Business Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Task and Finish Group - Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2027/28

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved