Councillor Kay Morrison

...to ensure a robust and consistent approach to risk management, the Cabinet endorsed the Risk Management Framework as set out in Appendix A, noting its periodic review and continued reporting of strategic risk updates.

... the Cabinet of Harlow endorsed the Creating a Local Future for Greater Essex (5UA) Business Case as their preferred model for local government reorganisation in Greater Essex and recommended it to the Council.

...to endorse the proposed Business Case at Appendix A to the report as the preferred model for Greater Essex Local Government Reorganisation.

...to recommend to Council the approval of the Annual Treasury Management Report for 2024/25 and to note the non-compliance with three Treasury Management Strategy Statement indicators during 2024/25, which were subsequently reviewed for future compliance in the 2025/26 strategy.

...to endorse the progress of the Building Harlow's Future plan, recommend pausing the new Local Council Tax Scheme, note key performance indicators, note the financial position, and endorse the revised strategic risk register.