Cllr David Hare

The Executive of Wokingham Council decided on 24/09/2026 to approve the Council's response to Council Motion 529, noting that a full single customer account is not currently viable. They endorsed a phased approach focusing on the Front Door Programme, customer accounts where there is a business case, website search improvements, and future business cases for additional investment.

The Executive of Wokingham Council decided on 24/09/2026 to accept modifications to the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan and allow it to proceed to a referendum. The Executive agreed that the modified plan meets basic conditions and complies with relevant legislation. The Interim Executive Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan, was authorised to agree minor factual and consequential modifications.

The Executive of Wokingham Council on 24 September 2026 resolved to approve recommendations. Councillor David Hare declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 50 and would leave the room for its entirety.

The Executive of Wokingham Council approved recommendations on 24 September 2026. The decision noted progress in sustainable travel, ongoing service improvements, and capital and revenue spend programmes totalling £41M and £4.59M respectively. The Executive Director of Place and Growth was authorised to submit the Local Transport Delivery Plan to the Department for Transport.

The Executive of Wokingham Council approved the Children's Social Care Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029 on 24 September 2026. The strategy was endorsed to improve placement sufficiency, stability, and outcomes for children in care and care leavers. It noted a forecast requirement for an additional 51 placements over the strategy's life.