Councillor Lauren Townsend

Minutes

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

...to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on 16 July 2025 as a correct record, and to receive the Standards Committee Annual Report, make the West Bletchley Neighbourhood Plan, and to support motions regarding residential children's homes, fair child maintenance, restoring pride in Milton Keynes, and the Joy of Six Parental Leave Campaign.

Recommendations Approved

Motion 1 - Marie Currie Campaign for a Council Tax Exemption for the Terminally Ill

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

...to support the Marie Curie campaign for a Council Tax Exemption for the Terminally Ill and request proposals for establishing such an exemption in Milton Keynes.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Co-optees to the Standards Committees

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

...to the Standards Committee of Milton Keynes City Council, Tara Jefferies of Great Linford Parish Council was appointed as a co-optee, effective from 18 September 2025, for a four-year term.

Recommendations Approved

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

Quarterly Report on Special Urgency Decisions

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

Recommendations Approved