Councillor Ian George

Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 as at Month 6

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

...to note the forecast outturn positions for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, Schools Budget and Dedicated Schools Grant, and Capital Programme for 2025/26, and to approve a capital budget of £17.73m for property acquisition, a £20.87 million increase to the CRE Affordable Homes budget, and £0.50m budget re-profiling for CRE Loan.

Recommendations Approved

Timetable of Meetings 2026-27

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

Recommend Forward to Council

Motion Referred to Committee by Council: "Committee System versus Leader and Cabinet in Kingston

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

...to oppose the government's plans to abolish the committee system, champion governance arrangements that empower all councillors, and communicate this position to relevant ministers and local MPs.

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Decision Taken Under Procedure Rule 30 - Cleaning Services for Corporate Sites - Contract Modification

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

Information Only

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025

From: Corporate and Resources Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7:30 pm - November 27, 2025

... to note the outcomes and closing statements for the Inclusive Kingston Strategy 2021-2025 Action Plan and the annual summary of the Council's work regarding the Armed Forces Covenant.

Recommendations Approved