Councillor County Matthew Brown

2026/27 Budget Report

From: Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the 2026/27 budget, including setting the Council Tax at an overall increase of 3.80%.

Recommendations Approved

Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

From: Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the appointment of Gary Fielding as the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and John Betts as the interim Section 151 Officer until Gary Fielding starts.

Recommendations Approved

Valuation 2025 Key Parameters and Contribution rates

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026

...to approve recommendations regarding alternative key parameters for the funding strategy and their impact on Scheme Employer contribution rates.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the last meeting.

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of an Independent Investment Adviser to the Pension Fund

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.30 am - December 12, 2025

...to approve the recommendation for the appointment of an independent Investment Adviser to the Pension Fund, as Ms Marian George's contract was nearing its end.

Recommendations Approved