Simon Copper

HRA Estimates and Capital Programme 2026/27

From: Executive - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 5.30 pm - February 03, 2026

...approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including the revenue account and capital programme, and set the HRA minimum balance at £3.525 million.

For Determination

Minutes of the meeting 16 December 2025 of Executive

From: Council - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 13, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Response to the Secretary of State's letter regarding Local Elections in 2026

From: Council - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Council approved recommendations to respond to the Secretary of State regarding the potential postponement of the 2026 local elections.

Recommendations Approved

Members’ Allowances 2026/27

From: Council - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Council approved the continuation of the existing Members' Allowances scheme for 2026/27, including a 3.2% increase in basic and special responsibility allowances, maintained carer's allowance levels, and introduced new allowances for the Deputy Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee and the Deputy Leader.

For Determination

Community Safety

From: Council - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...to establish a permanent Community Safety Team with eight new roles, approve its policy framework and budget, and introduce a Community Safety Partnership Manager.

For Determination