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 5 of 50

Recycling Action Plan for Blocks of Flats

From: Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to adopt the Recycling Action Plan for Blocks of Flats and a revised Enforcement Policy to improve recycling in flats by expanding food waste services, enhancing communication, and implementing a balanced enforcement approach for residents, managing agents, and housing associations.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Award of Supported Living Contract

From: Delegated Decisions - Tuesday 18th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to ensure the continued provision of supported living services, the council approved awarding contracts to successful bidders and establishing a new four-year Supported Living framework divided into four specialized lots: Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Autism, and Other.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Minutes

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

...the Cabinet set the 2026/27 Council Tax Base at 101,826.87 Band D equivalent properties, approved a provision for uncollectable amounts, noted the proposed funding contribution to parish and town councils, recommended continuation of the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and delegated authority to the Director of Finance and Resources to make technical legislative changes and minor adjustments to reflect boundary changes.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Regulatory Committee - 24 September 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025

... the Cabinet of Milton Keynes adopted the Milton Keynes Street Trading Policy 2026-2029.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 246