Erin Portsmouth

... a new school-facing speech, language, and communication needs service is to be created, integrated within the SEND & Inclusion Service, to improve support for children and young people.

...the Capital Strategy and Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2030/31, along with the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy Statement, were approved.

...the Housing Revenue Account estimates for 2026/27 to 2030/31 and the forecast outturn for 2025/26 were approved, including a 4.8% increase in dwelling rents.

...approved the Revenue Monitor and Capital Investment Programme for 2025/26, including noting the forecast revenue position and approving potential redundancy costs for the Environmental Services Redesign.

...the Revenue Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2027/28 to 2028/29 were approved, including a 4.99% Council Tax increase and various budget reduction proposals.