Cllr Faruk Choudhury

The Full Council decided to approve the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26 on 22 July 2026. The council noted total borrowing of £1,613.3m, total investments of £472.5m, and a General Fund treasury surplus return of (£0.389m).

The Full Council decided to approve the External Auditor's Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year on 22/07/2026. The report from Grant Thornton assessed the Council's arrangements for governance, financial management, and value for money. Management has accepted the auditor's recommendations and incorporated them into existing improvement plans.

The Full Council approved the Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 22/07/2026. The report details the committee's work over the past year, including its oversight of external audits, the Annual Governance Statement, internal audit, counter fraud, and risk management.

The Full Council decided to approve the Children's Care and Support Self-Evaluation for 2025 on 22 July 2026. The decision noted the self-evaluation report, which highlights key messages and outcomes regarding the quality and impact of children's care and support services.

The Cabinet approved the procurement of electrical testing services for domestic and communal areas. The decision was made on 21 April 2026. This includes sourcing contractors through the SEC Framework Agreement, with authority delegated to the Strategic Director, HEC, in consultation with the Strategic Director, Law & Governance, to award contracts.

The Cabinet approved in principle the creation of a multi-sports hub at May & Baker Sports Club through the Football Foundation Hubs programme. This decision was made on 21 April 2026. The council will utilise the Football Foundation Hubs programme grant for design stages and provide match funding from grant reserves, with authority delegated to the Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth and Place to conduct procurement and enter into contracts.

The Cabinet approved the recommendations regarding the Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26. The decision was made on 22 July 2026. Recommendations were approved.