Councillor Jennifer Wilson-Marklew

Quarterly Report on Special Urgency Decisions

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 17, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Ward Based Budgets 2025-26

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 17, 2025

...to note the report on Ward Based Budgets for 2025-26, which included approving recommendations for various community projects and initiatives totaling £3,093.50.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members of the Public

From: Council - Wednesday 17th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 17, 2025

...to provide a written response to a member of the public regarding potential school closures, particularly infant schools, and to consider the council's stance on lowering the voting age to 16 and lobbying for increased political education in schools.

Recommendations Approved

Tree Insurance Policy and Update of the Operational Tree Policy

From: Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to ensure effective management of the Council's tree stock and a clear process for residents and businesses, the Tree Insurance Policy and updated Operational Tree Policy were approved, with delegated authority given for minor amendments following annual reviews.

Recommendations Approved

Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area, East of Tower Gate, Wavendon

From: Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to approve the commencement of a below-threshold open tender process to procure a contractor for the construction of the new Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area, and to delegate the contract award to the Director of Environment and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Public Realm, subject to budget.

Recommendations Approved