Councillor Stewart Willoughby

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

From: Finance, Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 7.30 pm, NEW - February 10, 2026

Recommendations Approved

BUDGET 2026/27 (REVENUE AND CAPITAL BUDGETS)

From: Finance, Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 7.30 pm, NEW - February 10, 2026

...approved a net expenditure budget of £27.321m and a 2.99% Council Tax increase for 2026/27, alongside approving revenue savings, investments, and the capital programme, while also bringing forward capital budget for pool covers to 2025/26.

For Determination

APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT RESERVE INDEPENDENT PERSON

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...Joel Rogers was appointed as Reserve Independent Person for a term of up to 4 years, with the Monitoring Officer delegated authority to appoint from existing Reserve Independent Persons or undertake further recruitment if the current Independent Person resigns or is unable to act.

Recommendations Approved

SECOND QUARTER TREASURY MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2025/26

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...noted the position of Treasury Management activity as at the end of September 2025, ensuring continued compliance with financial regulations and effective management of interest and capital risk.

Recommendations Approved

UPDATED FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...the adoption of updated Financial Regulations following a review.

Recommendations Approved