Councillor Ian Blades

...approved the specification of works for the enhancement of the North, South, East, and West Neighbourhood Hubs, with any unspent funds to be reallocated to neighbourhood assets and open spaces, and delegated contract adjustments to the Director of Regeneration.

...approved the updated eligible Members’ Small Scheme project allocations and a review of the funding allocated in the budget in line with the updated financial position.

...approved the utilisation of £3.6m of Section 106 resources to replace Towns Fund grant and secure properties through a revised menu of options to reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation.

...approved the Adult Social Care & Integration Vision and Strategy 2025–2035, along with the 2026/7 delivery plan.

...budget virements exceeding £250,000 were approved for both the revenue budget and the Capital Programme, new schemes and additions to existing schemes were approved for the Capital Programme totaling £0.519m, and the Council's financial performance and forecast year-end financial outturns for 2025/26 were noted, highlighting a potential £1.804m revenue budget pressure.