Gayle Wootton

Audit and Governance Committee

From: Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the Council approved the 2024/2025 Statement of Accounts, subject to minor amendments, and noted the Audit and Governance Committee's report.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges 2026-27

From: Executive Cabinet - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 22, 2026

...an uplift in the Strawberry Fields service charge, changes to virtual office charges, increases in leisure and housing rents, adjustments to utility and service charges at Tatton Gardens and Primrose, an increase in rent, service, and personal charges at Cotswold House, a freeze in garden waste collection charges, minor uplifts in CCTV admin fees, guest suites, digital screen advertising, and Astley Hall booking charges, revised Public Protection fees including a staged increase for stray dog kennelling, and a general increase of up to 3.8% in other fees and charges were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Water Supply Contract - Contract Award

From: Executive Cabinet - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 22, 2026

...authorise the award of a five-year contract for water and wastewater services for the Council's operational and leisure properties to Water Plus, effective from January 2026, with an approximate annual value of £270,000 (excluding VAT) subject to CPI adjustments.

Recommendations approved

Exclusion of the Public and Press

From: Executive Cabinet - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 22, 2026

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Draft 2026-27 Budget Update

From: Executive Cabinet - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 6.30 pm - January 22, 2026

... agreed to the contents of the draft 2026-27 budget report, including a proposed 2.99% council tax increase, to initiate the budget consultation process.

Recommendations Approved