Laura Kirman

...the Cabinet noted the financial forecast for the General Fund Revenue and Capital Accounts, and the Housing Revenue Account Revenue and Capital Accounts as at 31 December 2025, along with the position on Reserves.

... approved the disposal of garage sites for a peppercorn consideration to Habinteg for the provision of wheelchair-accessible M4(3) affordable homes, with the transfer of land occurring at the Golden Brick stage and all costs covered by Habinteg.

...recommended the final draft proposals for budget setting for 2026-27 and the update to the Medium Term Financial Plan to Council for approval, including a 2.98% increase in Council Tax and a 4.8% increase in HRA rents.