Councillor Hilarie Bowman

... approved the budget for 2026/27, including a £5 increase in the Band D council tax, and recommended these proposals to the Council for adoption.

...approved recommendations regarding the Executive Committee Forward Plan, including the deferral of the Ubico Contract Letter of Intent to March 2026.

...approved the recommendations from the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee, including the acceptance of the Parking Fees proposal and a request for future communications strategies to focus on practical storytelling and real-world impact.

...the proposed new pricing structure for Tewkesbury Borough Council owned, pay and display car parks, including a new two-hour tariff and free parking for electric vehicles while charging, was approved to take effect from 1 May 2026.

...the Executive noted the feedback from the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding their review of Q1 Finance performance, the Cost of Living Action Plan, and the new Council Procurement Strategy.