Councillor Liam Andrews

...the Executive to proactively engage with National Grid to minimize streetlight repair delays and improve communication, and the Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee to review the streetlight repair prioritization process with a focus on safety.

... the report on Ward Based Budgets for 2025/26 was noted, approving the recommendations for funding various community schemes.

...the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 19 November 2025 were approved and signed by the Mayor as a correct record, with a minor correction to a previous minute.

...to take effect from 1 April 2026, the committee approved the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for drivers and recommended to the Executive the approval of the proposed 3.8% increase to taxi licensing fees and charges for vehicles and operators, as detailed in Annex A of the report.

...to streamline taxi licensing, the committee recommended allowing new applicants with up to 11 DVLA points to apply, requiring existing license holders with 9-11 points to complete a driving course, and revoking licenses at 12 points, with the possibility of reapplication once below that threshold.