Stuart Lackenby

...to facilitate the redevelopment of the St James Depot site, they authorized the appointment of a contractor for remedial works and approved a delivery strategy for a residential scheme, including authorizing the Director of Communities and Opportunities to enter into a Development Agreement with a preferred development partner.

...to approve and sign off on the partnership agreement, including the new service delivery model and specifications, for the 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service, effective April 1st, 2025.

...to consider the report and recommendations from the Children, Education and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee's review of foster carer support and provide a formal response at a later meeting.

...to ensure continued mail services, including invoices, the Cabinet authorised the Executive Director Place, Economy & Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to procure a new hybrid print and electronic solution for outgoing mail and allied services, including awarding the contract to the chosen provider.

...the Cabinet recommended to Council the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025-26, including a revenue budget of £67.4m, an average maximum rent increase of 2.7% for dwellings, a 2.7% increase in garage rents and commuter surcharges, a 2.7% average increase in tenant and leaseholder service charges, the HRA capital programme, a £35.6m management fee for NPH, a £6m working balance, delegated authority for financial transfers and capital programme amendments to the Executive Director of Finance, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Finance to finalize and publish the HRA Business Plan 2025.