Councillor Mark Baynham

...the Annual Plan for 2026/27, which outlines the projects and workstreams the Council aims to achieve, was approved.

...the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy for 2026/27 was approved, and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources was granted authority to determine applications for this relief.

...proceed with applying for and receiving a grant to provide four temporary and resettlement accommodation homes, subject to council approval of the associated capital spend.

...the Horsham District Council Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2026-2030 was approved, along with its publication on the Council's website, and authority was delegated for minor changes to be made.

...approve the refurbishment of a property for £900,000, contribute £175,000 towards the tenant's fit-out, and allow for a procurement exemption for the refurbishment works, all subject to full council budget approval and legal due diligence.