Councillor Shahbaz Arif

...to note the Quarter Two progress against the Corporate Plan 2025-26, which outlines the Council's strategic priorities and delivery objectives for the financial year, focusing on Sustainable Inclusive Growth, Improving Children's Lives, and Tackling Inequalities.

...to ensure the timely commencement of new contracts for Young People's and Young Families Accommodation and Support Services by February 2nd, 2026, the Cabinet delegated the finalisation and sealing of contract awards to the Director of Law and Democratic Services, with approval from the Directors of Adult Social Services and Community Commissioning, and the Executive Director of Children's Services.

...to approve a set of draft revenue budget proposals totalling £14.577m, including consultation, for consideration by the Council on 25 February 2026, while noting a remaining budget gap of £7.547m for 2026/27.

...to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and fire safety regulations in its housing stock, the Cabinet approved awarding a £2.5 million contract to AB Electrical and Building Ltd for Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and the installation of Category LD2 fire alarm systems over a potential five-year period.

...the Cabinet approved the draft Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document for a six-week public consultation, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to undertake the consultation and make minor modifications before it commences.