Councillor Nicky Walker

...approved the Prudential Indicators and Limits for 2026/27 to 2029/30, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2026/27, and an Authorised Limit for External Debt of £354 million for 2026/27, to be forwarded to Council for approval.

...approve the proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27, which includes adjustments to income bandings to maintain current support levels for vulnerable residents, to be forwarded to the Council for formal approval.

...approved the Adult Social Care & Integration Vision and Strategy 2025–2035, along with the 2026/7 delivery plan.

...approved the utilisation of £3.6m of Section 106 resources to replace Towns Fund grant and secure properties through a revised menu of options to reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation.