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Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm
The Cotswold District Council Cabinet met on Thursday, 15 October 2026, approving a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, the 2027/28 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial Strategy, and recommending an amendment to the Council Tax Premium policy for properties restricted to those aged 55 and over. The Cabinet also approved the write-off of an unrecoverable Council Tax debt exceeding £5,000.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th October, 2026 4.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cotswold District Council met on Monday 12 October 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's financial strategy, the adoption of artificial intelligence, and updates from Gloucestershire County Council scrutiny committees. Key discussions included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a commitment to further explore the implications of AI adoption.
Council - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 23 September 2026 saw significant debate and decisions regarding changes to planning delegation, the review of polling stations, and the council's treasury management performance. Key decisions included the adoption of a new national scheme of delegation for planning functions, which will see more decisions made by officers, and approval to consult on proposed changes to polling stations to reduce costs. The council also noted and approved its treasury management outturn report for the 2025-26 financial year, which showed a surplus in investment income.
Decisions from Meetings
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Council Tax Premium on second homes and long-term empties for properties restricted to those aged 55 years and over
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 15, 2026
Cotswold District Council Cabinet recommended to Council that the Council Tax Premium policy be amended. The amendment provides an additional exemption for qualifying properties restricted to occupation by those aged 55 years and over, subject to a minor wording change to clarify that "the dwelling" must have been marketed at a reasonable price to secure a sale. This decision was made on 15/10/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Private Sector Housing Strategy and Enforcement Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 15, 2026
Cotswold District Council Cabinet approved the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy on 15 October 2026. The policy sets out the council's approach to regulating housing standards and taking enforcement action in the private rented sector. It incorporates new powers and duties from the Renters' Rights Act 2025 to protect tenants and support responsible landlords.
Recommendations Approved
Write off in excess of £5,000
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 15, 2026
Cotswold Cabinet approved the write-off of £5,760.12 Council Tax debt on 15/10/2026. The debt was considered too old to recover and all recovery options had been exhausted.
Recommendations Approved
2027/28 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 15, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the 2027/28 Budget Strategy and delegate authority to the Head of Waste & Environment to commence the procurement process for vehicles identified in the Fleet Replacement Programme for 2027/28. This decision was made on 15/10/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 6.00 pm - October 15, 2026
The Cotswold Cabinet approved the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2026, with one amendment. The amendment involved inserting the words "its decision on" into minute 280.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 80
- Average per month
- 2.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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