Paul Thomas

...the Housing Revenue Account budget and housing public sector capital expenditure programme for 2026/27, including dwelling rent increases of 4.8%, garage rent increases of 4.8%, shared ownership rent increases in line with lease provisions, and a total capital programme of £31.550 million.

...approved the Medium Term Financial Plan and set the 2026/27 budget, including a 2.99% increase in Council Tax.

...the Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan was adopted, becoming part of the statutory Development Plan for New Forest District (Outside the National Park).

...to recommend to Council the adoption of the revised Medium Term Financial Plan forecasts, the development of options to close the budget gap for 2026/27 through 2029/30, the agreed reporting timeline, and the approval of proposed car parking and Keyhaven river fees and charges from 1 January 2026.

...to approve the Q1 2025-2026 Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators dashboard.