Councillor Paul Crabb

...the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee approved recommendations to write a letter to the Leader and Chair of Council expressing concerns about the decision to cease the Trade Waste service, requested special dispensation to ask a question at Full Council about the process, and established a working group to review the decision-making process.

...to continue with the current Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2026/27, including the uprating of applicable amounts, premiums, and non-dependant deductions.

...approved a 3% increase in fees for various services, with specific variations for others like cemeteries and bulky waste collections, to be implemented in the 2026/2027 financial year.

...approved contributions to earmarked reserves, noted movements on the Strategic Contingency Reserve, approved variations to the Capital Programme and the release of funds for capital schemes, and noted sections on Treasury Management, Debt Management, and General Debtors.

...the Programme Performance Report for Quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year was presented, detailing progress across various council programmes and key performance indicators.