Councillor Ed Hume

...to note the Housing Ombudsman's Landlord performance report for the period April 2024 to March 2025, which reflected a decrease in the overall maladministration rate and highlighted areas for improvement in responsive repairs and complaints handling.

...to note the financial forecasts for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, agree to the proposed approach for setting a balanced budget for 2026/27, and continue developing detailed proposals for a robust and sustainable Medium Term Financial Plan.

...to note the outcomes of the review of the Strategic Risk Register and to agree the strategic risks detailed at Annex A of the report, which includes a reduction in the number of risks listed from 20 to 17.

...to note the SEND Task and Finish Group's report and request the Cabinet member to provide an update on its recommendations in six months via an action plan to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee and the Corporate Parenting Panel.