Councillor Dr Chukwudi Okeke

Finance Monitoring Report January 2026 - Exempt Appendix

From: Executive - Tuesday 3 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Finance Monitoring Report January 2026

From: Executive - Tuesday 3 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

To update Executive on the forecast year-end financial positions as at the end of January 2026

Recommendations Approved

Non-Domestic Rate Discretionary Relief Policy and Response to Motion, "Supporting our High Streets"

From: Executive - Tuesday 3 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

To consider the reviewed policy following amendments to Retail Relief 26-27

Recommendations Approved

Biodiversity Duty Report 2024-2025

From: Executive - Tuesday 3 March 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

The Environment Act 2021 introduced a strengthened Biodiversity Duty requiring all public authorities in England to consider what steps they can take to conserve and enhance biodiversity. This Biodiversity Duty Report summarises the actions that have been taken across the Council to meet the Duty within the current reporting period (1st January 2024- 1st January 2026). It also identifies further actions that could be taken to continue to meet the duty and improve outcomes for biodiversity.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Persons for Standards

From: Council - Monday 15 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...Tom Edwards and Terry Williams were appointed as Independent Persons for Standards for a four-year term expiring in December 2029.

Recommendations Approved