Rachel Bishop-Firth

...the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27, including rent increases of up to 4.8% for council house dwellings, garages, and shared equity, along with tenant service charge adjustments, the major repairs capital programme, and sheltered room guest charges, was endorsed and recommended to Council.

...recommended the Summary of Budget Movements to Council, noted the report from the Community and Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee, approved the schedule of fees and charges, and authorised adjustments to electric vehicle charges.

...approved the Charvil Neighbourhood Plan, with modifications, to proceed to a public referendum.

...noted the Chief Finance Officer's report, including financial risks and the local government finance settlement, and supported the response to the settlement.

...noted the revenue budget position for Quarter 3 of 2025-26 and approved the release of £178k in S106 developer contributions to enhance healthcare within Wokingham's integration schemes.