Councillor Heather Mack

... noted the content of the report on the Development Viability Task and Finish Group's work and key findings, and instructed officers to investigate the potential of the group's recommendations for responding to systemic changes in delivery models or stimulating activity.

... noted the Q3 Corporate Risk Report 25/26, which provided an update on significant strategic risks to achieving the Council's objectives and summarised progress in managing them.

...noted that a further report will be presented to update members on stakeholder engagement and vision work for St Nicholas Market.

... approved the acceptance and spending of a one-year extension grant from Arts Council England for Bristol Museums and Museum Development South West, continuing existing programmes into 2027-28.

...the council recommended a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, which includes a 2% precept for Adult Social Care, and approved the General Fund net revenue budget of £634.1 million for 2026/27, along with the Capital Strategy, Capital Budget and Programme totalling £1,669.3 million, the Treasury Management Strategy, and the strategy for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts.