Councillor Darron Kendrick

...reaffirmed its commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life, set clear expectations for respectful conduct from all councillors, emphasized appropriate engagement with young people, mandated accurate public communications, and scheduled mandatory Code of Conduct refresher sessions for councillors to promote a culture of civility and mutual respect.

...the Executive to proactively engage with National Grid to minimize streetlight repair delays and improve communication, and the Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee to review the streetlight repair prioritization process with a focus on safety.

...Councillor Marland's apology for a breach of the Code of Conduct was received and noted by the Council.

... the report on Ward Based Budgets for 2025/26 was noted, approving the recommendations for funding various community schemes.

...the Cabinet member for Planning and Placemaking agreed to meet with representatives from the Youth Council to discuss their engagement with strategic planning issues.