Councillor Peter Cannon

...the Committee approved recommendations regarding the updated action tracker, the Quarter 1 2025/26 forecast outturn, the Medium Term Financial Outlook 2026/27 to 2029/30, and the HRA Business Plan Refresh, while also requesting further reports and scrutiny on specific financial matters and task groups.

...the recommendations outlined in the Budget & Resources Scrutiny Committee Action Tracker were approved.

...to ensure continued public transport provision, they approved the re-procurement of the jointly funded 41 bus route for an initial one-year contract, with possible extensions, and delegated authority to the Director of Environment and Property to award the contract and agree extensions, pending continued funding from neighboring authorities.

...to re-procure the real time bus passenger information system through the Cambridge Consortium, utilizing the Kent County Council framework, and delegated authority for finalizing agreements and awarding contracts.