Rachel Bishop-Firth

...recommended to Council the Capital Strategy for 2026-2029, the three-year capital programme for 2026-2029 (with approval sought for 2026/27 schemes only), the draft five-year vision for capital investment, the use of developer contributions for capital projects, and the continued flexible use of capital receipts policy.

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

...approved the re-procurement of Community Wellbeing & Prevention services for a 3-year period with an option to extend for up to 2 years, at an annual cost of £2.607m, and delegated authority for contract award.

...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.

...the Council decided to accept the Department for Education's funding offer of £12,960,000 for both special free schools and to proceed with enacting the capital programme for their delivery.