Lauren Townsend - Councillor for Milton Keynes (Bletchley West)

Councillor Lauren Townsend

Labour and Cooperative Bletchley West Deputy Leader - Cabinet Member for Resources & Customer Experience

Email: lauren.townsend@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Council: Milton Keynes

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Delegated Decisions (Committee Member) Cabinet (Deputy Leader) Council (Committee Member) Joint Negotiating Committee (Employers Side) Joint Negotiating Committee (Employers Side) Sub-Committee Owners' Advisory Group (Committee Member) Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

79 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Delegated Decisions Committee Member

Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 16th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 16, 2025
Cabinet Deputy Leader

Cabinet - Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 02, 2025
Delegated Decisions Committee Member

Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 25, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm

November 19, 2025
Delegated Decisions Committee Member

Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

246 decisions · Page 11 of 50

Motion 2 - Bins

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

...to address waste build-up caused by uncooperative management companies of flats, the Council resolved to continue proactive engagement, utilize enforcement powers, review and strengthen escalation processes, report on effectiveness, and inform residents of their rights.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Ombudsman Feedback

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 09, 2025

...to note the Housing Ombudsman's Landlord performance report for the period April 2024 to March 2025, which reflected a decrease in the overall maladministration rate and highlighted areas for improvement in responsive repairs and complaints handling.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 1 2025/26 Forecast Outturn, General Fund Revenue, Housing Revenue Account, Dedicated Schools Grant and Capital Programme 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 09, 2025

... to note the General Fund Revenue Account forecast outturn, approve additions and amendments to the capital programme, note the capital programme forecast outturn, note the treasury management report, approve budget virements, note the tariff programme forecast, and approve a debt write-off.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Outlook 2026/27 to 2029/30

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 09, 2025

...to note the financial forecasts for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, agree to the proposed approach for setting a balanced budget for 2026/27, and continue developing detailed proposals for a robust and sustainable Medium Term Financial Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 246