Jan Guyler

Motion: Full Council Discussion on Community Governance Review (CGR)

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

For Determination

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination

Setting the Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council Tax base for the whole area for 2026/27 was set at 55,692.52, the empty homes discount remained at 0%, and graduated premiums were established for long-term empty properties, while discounts for structural alterations and premiums for second homes were continued.

For Determination

Local Government Reorganisation

From: 7.30pm (or at the rising of Full Council, whichever is later), Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 20, 2025

...that Cabinet identified Option 4d as the preferred option for Canterbury City Council in its submission to government and delegated authority to the Leader of the Council, in consultation with the Joint Chief Executives, to submit the final proposal, endorse the business case, make minor changes, and continue working with other councils on a strategic partner.

Implemented