Sarah Higgins

...approved contributions to earmarked reserves, noted movements on the Strategic Contingency Reserve, approved variations to the Capital Programme and the release of funds for capital schemes, and noted sections on Treasury Management, Debt Management, and General Debtors.

...the Programme Performance Report for Quarter 3 of the 2025/2026 financial year was presented, detailing progress across various council programmes and key performance indicators.

...to continue with the current Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2026/27, including the uprating of applicable amounts, premiums, and non-dependant deductions.

...approved a 3% increase in fees for various services, with specific variations for others like cemeteries and bulky waste collections, to be implemented in the 2026/2027 financial year.

...approved the 10 Year Capital Strategy 2026 to 2036, recommending its adoption by full Council.