Councillor Sam Wakeford
Email: Sam.Wakeford@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Council: Huntingdonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Development Management Committee - Monday, 1 June 2026 7:00 pm
Annual Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday, 21 May 2026 7:30 pm
Development Management Committee - Monday, 20 April 2026 7:00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
70 decisions · Page 1 of 14
One Leisure Independent Review Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 10, 2026
To inform and update Councillors that One Leisure and the Council have either completed, are in the process of completing, or have deferred some of the actions due to LGR. To provide Councillor’s an opportunity to review, consider and respond on One Leisure’s and the Council’s progress since the 12-month update (July 2025) of the One Leisure Independent Review recommendations. To gain approval of the newly created One Leisure Vision, Customer Charter, and the new structure of One Leisure’s 3-year business plan.
Recommendations Approved
Fleet Renewal and Infrastructure Improvement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 10, 2026
To report seek Cabinet approval to adopt the Fleet Renewal and Infrastructure Improvement Strategy, aligning with the Corporate Plan 2023–2028, Climate Strategy and Building Energy Strategy. The strategy responds to the Council's net zero commitment by 2040 and the UK Government's vehicle phase-out requirements (petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030; non-zero-emission HGVs by 2040). With fleet emissions representing 36% of the Council's carbon footprint, this transition is essential to achieving net zero targets. To present a phased delivery model (2025–2035): grid upgrades and charging infrastructure (2025–2028), accelerated vehicle roll-out (2028–2031), and full fleet transition from 2031 onwards. Approval is sought for approximately £600,000 in infrastructure capital investment and delegation of authority to explore commercially viable opportunities linked to depot infrastructure or fleet operation to support long-term financial sustainability. Vehicle capital expenditure will be managed through existing fleet replacement programmes with annual business case approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Plan Refresh 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 10, 2026
...endorsed the refreshed Corporate Plan and Key Performance Indicator changes for 2026/27, recommending them for approval by the Council.
Recommend Forward to Council
2025/26 Revenue Budget & Medium Term Financial Strategy (2026/27 to 2029/30); including the Capital Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 10, 2026
...approved the updated Fees and Charges for 2026/27 and recommended to Council the approval of the overall budget for 2026/27, the Capital Programme, the setting of the Band D Council Tax rate at £170.86 (a £5 increase), the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the Capital Strategy, the Investment Strategy, the Treasury Management Strategy, and endorsed the Section 151 Officer's statement on the budget's robustness and reserve adequacy.
Recommend Forward to Council
CIL Governance - Phase 2 - Strategic Allocation
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 7:00 pm - February 10, 2026
To confirm the Council’s updated approach to the strategic allocation and use of CIL, ensuring decisions remain evidence?based, aligned with strategic priorities, and responsive to planning reform and Local Government Reorganisation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 70