Peter Nathan

...to note the final General Fund revenue outturn for 2024/25, the Quarter 1 2025/26 General Fund net revenue forecast adverse variance, progress on savings, the impact on the Council’s reserves, the forecast in-year overspend on the Dedicated Schools Grant, the latest forecasts for capital receipts, the 2025/26 Quarter 1 General Fund capital forecast spend, and the 2025/26 Quarter 1 HRA revenue and capital positions.

...to note the progress against key priority indicators, the Complaints Report for the Housing Ombudsman, and the Tenant Satisfaction Measures ratings submitted to the Housing Regulator.

...the Cabinet agreed to note the borrowing and investments position as at 30th June 2025 and Quarter 1 (Q1) estimates for financial year 2025/26.

...to facilitate the delivery of the Upton and Raynham Road Development Scheme, the Cabinet approved entering into a contract with Contractor B to build 135 affordable homes, agreed on a defined area for prioritizing new rented homes, approved associated project spending, and delegated authority for land appropriation and stopping up orders.

...to acquire land in Crews Hill to develop 58 council homes, delegating authority to the Cabinet Member for Housing to agree to the acquisition based on legal advice and to the Executive Director of Housing and Regeneration to enter into related contracts.