Councillor Rowan Ree

...the overall forecast of £270.9m for 2025/26 capital expenditure was noted, an additional investment of £34.5m across the revised four-year programme was approved, and the updated four-year capital programme for 2025-2029 of £714.325m was approved.

...the Cabinet noted the General Fund financial forecast variance, progress on budget savings, the HRA forecast, and approved budget movements for 2025/26.

...to extend the Repairs and Maintenance South Area Contract with Mears Ltd for two years, from August 1, 2025, to July 30, 2027, and to approve a variation to the contract value.

...to approve a procurement strategy for a borough-wide responsive housing repairs service starting August 2027, aiming to improve the service for residents and provide long-term stability to the repairs supply chain.

...it approved the establishment and incorporation of a wholly-owned Housing Company, noted its draft business plan, approved a loan facility for working capital, and delegated authority for various implementation tasks to specific council members and directors.