Councillor Shanika Mahendran

...to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held on 16 July 2025 as a correct record, and to receive the Standards Committee Annual Report, make the West Bletchley Neighbourhood Plan, and to support motions regarding residential children's homes, fair child maintenance, restoring pride in Milton Keynes, and the Joy of Six Parental Leave Campaign.

...to adopt the Executive Scrutiny Protocol as an annex to the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure rules in the Constitution.

... to ensure continued advertising revenue, they approved a short-term re-procurement via a Crown Commercial Services framework for digital advertising on highway assets, delegating authority for contract award and extensions to the Director of Environment and Property.

...to ensure effective management of the Council's tree stock and a clear process for residents and businesses, the Tree Insurance Policy and updated Operational Tree Policy were approved, with delegated authority given for minor amendments following annual reviews.

...to approve a direct award of a ten-year contract to Milton Keynes Energy Limited for low-carbon heat supply to the Civic, Central Library, and Woughton Leisure Centre, and to delegate authority for agreeing contract length and terms and approving necessary documentation.