Councillor Simon Haynes

... approve a net expenditure budget of up to £10,000 to support towns in developing bids for the UK Town of Culture competition, with the council acting as the accountable body if bids are shortlisted.

...approved the proposed consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework.

...recommend to Full Council the General Fund schemes for the Capital Programme from 2026/27 to 2029/30 as committed expenditure.

...recommended the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan for approval by the Full Council.

... agreed to purchase and maintain the Public Open Space within the Fernwood North development from Barratt David Wilson Homes for £1, subject to securing a contribution towards ongoing maintenance costs and satisfactory due diligence.