Councillor Pat Cumbers
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 2 of 12
Budget, Council - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Council meeting on Thursday, 12 February 2026, focused heavily on the council's financial future, with significant decisions made regarding the revenue and capital budgets for the upcoming years. Key outcomes included the approval of a 2.99% council tax increase, the deferral of mandatory food waste collections until April 2028 due to funding concerns, and the approval of the capital programme for 2026-2030 and the associated capital strategy.
Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 4.30 pm
The Melton Council Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 4 February 2026, was set to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key items on the agenda included the proposed Capital Programme for 2025-2030 and the associated Capital Strategy for 2026/27, alongside the General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2027/28 to 2029/30. The meeting was also scheduled to review the Revenue Budget Proposals for 2026/27 for the Housing Revenue Account, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2025/26, and proposals for the write-off of corporate debts. Additionally, the Cabinet was to consider matters referred from the Scrutiny Committee, including feedback on the Capital Programme and budgets.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 4.30 pm
The Cabinet of Melton Council met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, approving updated policies on noise control, air quality, and contaminated land, alongside a strategy for managing health and safety. Key decisions also included the endorsement of a plan for the disposal of surplus garage sites and land to generate capital receipts and improve existing council housing stock.
Special, Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 4.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
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Corporate Performance, Risk and Feedback Report 2025/26, Quarter 3
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 4.30 pm - March 11, 2026
...noted the contents of the Corporate Performance, Risk and Feedback Report for Quarter 3 of 2025/26 and approved the refreshed Performance and Risk Management Framework.
Recommendations Approved
Biodiversity Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 4.30 pm - March 11, 2026
...approved the Biodiversity Duty Plan and recommended that the Council amends the Terms of Reference of the Member Climate Change Working Group to annually monitor biodiversity action.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Treasury Management Report 2025/26, Quarter 3
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 4.30 pm - March 11, 2026
...noted the Quarter 3 position on Treasury Activity and Prudential Indicators for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Disposal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 4.30 pm - March 11, 2026
...approved the disposal of the asset known as The Cove for sale via auction, while also allowing for the concurrent exploration of a community use option that must demonstrate deliverability and a financially equivalent or better outcome than sale.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Revenue Budget Proposals 2026/27 for Housing Revenue Account
From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 4.30 pm - February 04, 2026
... approved the revenue budget proposals for the Housing Revenue Account for 2026/27, including a rent increase at the maximum permitted level and recommended these to Council for approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 80