Councillor Jeszemma Howl

Our Future Council - Collection Fund Estimated Outturn 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 4.30 pm - January 21, 2026

...the estimated outturn for Council Tax in 2025-2026 is a cumulative deficit of approximately £2.5 million, while the estimated outturn for Business Rates is a cumulative surplus of approximately £2.1 million, with authority delegated to the Section 151 Officer to confirm final changes and arrange payments.

Recommendations Approved

Building New and Better Homes - Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-2027 including Rent and Service Charges

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 4.30 pm - January 21, 2026

...the Cabinet recommended that the Council adopt the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-2027, approve a 4.8% increase to social housing rents, and approve increases to garage rents, service charges, and shared ownership rents.

Recommendations approved

Safe Centre - Regional approach to the provision of Secure Children's Home

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 4.30 pm - January 21, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Safe Centre - Regional approach to the provision of Secure Children's Home

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 4.30 pm - January 21, 2026

Regional approach to the provision of secure accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement - Award of Contracts for Works, Goods and Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 4.30 pm - January 21, 2026

... authority was delegated to various Cabinet Members and Deputy Leaders, in consultation with relevant Directors, to approve the award of multiple contracts for works, goods, and services following their respective evaluation processes.

Recommendations Approved