Councillor Sue Smith

Motion 3: Streetlight Repairs and Resident Safety

From: Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Motion 1: New Town Taskforce Report

From: Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...to welcome the New Town Taskforce report naming Milton Keynes as a potential site for a new town, acknowledge the opportunities for investment and affordable housing, and support continued council involvement in planning and community engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Motion 5: Fair Estate Management for Residents

From: Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...to negotiate contracts with developers that prioritize resident-owned management companies for estate services and ensure transparency and accountability in community facility management, while also requiring early handover of infrastructure, developing a code of conduct for management companies, reviewing their performance, and facilitating communication between residents and management companies.

Recommendations Approved

Motion 4: Age Friendly Community

From: Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...to register as an Age-friendly Community, develop age-friendly plans based on examples like Leeds City Council, and work with local groups to create a local action plan that promotes inclusivity and reduces loneliness for all ages.

Recommendations Approved

Councillor Training and Development Strategy

From: Council - Wednesday 19th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...to adopt the Councillor Training and Development Strategy, implement it by May 2026, and delegate authority to the Head of Democratic Services for minor amendments, with a full review planned for the second half of 2027/28.

Recommendations Approved