Carole Battersby

... to approve proposed changes to the Secure Tenancy Agreement, including succession rights and flexible tenancy terms, following tenant consultation, to ensure a legally compliant and effective agreement that meets current housing needs and legislative requirements, with changes taking effect from 1 January 2026.

...to note the report providing updates to the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29, which outlines a balanced position based on current assumptions, potential impacts of government funding changes, and emerging cost pressures, while also introducing a Radical Efficiency and Innovation Programme (REIP) to address financial challenges.

The Cabinet of Doncaster Council decided to approve and comment on the quarter 1 finance and performance information on 10 September 2025. They also approved payment to St Leger Homes of £0.68m. The Cabinet noted virements and allocations of block budgets in the Capital Programme.

...to note the progress of St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Limited's (SLHD) performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) for Quarter 1 of 2025/26, and the contribution SLHD makes to supporting City of Doncaster Council's (CDC) strategic priorities.

...to update the Doncaster Tenancy Strategy 2025, including changing fixed-term tenancies for new St Leger Homes of Doncaster (SLHD) tenancies to 5-year terms that continue to renew until the property is no longer needed, and considering amending or removing the express clause allowing succession of non-family members to secure tenancies.