Councillor Lucy Hodge

...the revenue and capital budgets were approved, along with increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care Precept for 2026/27.

...noted the findings of the Quarter 3 Corporate Strategy Performance Report for 2025/26.

...initiate the recommissioning of Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity (LDAN) services, Care Homes, and Home Care services to improve adult outcomes and ensure sustainable, high-quality provision.

...agree to offer housing alterations for foster carers, noting the draft policy and allocating £500,000 in capital funding for the works, with delegated approval to the Director of Children's Services.

...reaffirm their commitment to the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone scheme and acknowledge that up to £53 million may need to be secured from various means for its delivery, despite potential viability concerns.