Councillor Catherine Rees

...the adoption of a new Temporary Accommodation Allocations Policy to establish a clear, fair, and equitable process for providing temporary housing to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks.

...that the existing Local Council Tax Support Scheme be continued for the 2026-27 financial year.

...approve the Council's overall revenue spending proposals, its General Fund Capital Programme, a minimum General Fund balance of £3.010 million, Council Tax levels subject to confirmation from other authorities, and its Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy for 2026/27.

...approved an amendment to the Grants Panel Terms of Reference to formally include authority for the Panel to make decisions on community grants allocated through the Ukrainian Refugee Support scheme, and delegated authority to the Director of People & Communities to agree future minor amendments to these Terms of Reference.

...approved the adoption of the Prudential Indicators and the Annual Statement of Minimum Revenue Provision for the Council.