Councillor Kathryn Shaw

...to procure contracts for servicing, inspection, and testing of electrics, mechanical and specialist equipment, and cleaning services, including the potential for outsourcing or in-sourcing cleaning services, to ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations and achieves value for money.

...to provide a response to the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding their recommendations for changes to the Council's Key Performance Indicator metrics reported in the Corporate Plan Quarterly Performance Reports.

...the Cabinet noted the 2024-25 provisional capital outturn for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, approved proposed capital carry forwards for both, and recommended Full Council approve a £6.52m General Fund Capital budget for capitalisation of expenditure.

...the Cabinet noted the 2024-25 annual reports on Landlord Services and Complaints, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures and a self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman Complaints Handling Code, highlighting areas of improvement and ongoing challenges in housing stock management.