Tom Mellish

Motion: Full Council Discussion on Community Governance Review (CGR)

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

For Determination

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination

Setting the Council Tax Base 2026/27

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council Tax base for the whole area for 2026/27 was set at 55,692.52, the empty homes discount remained at 0%, and graduated premiums were established for long-term empty properties, while discounts for structural alterations and premiums for second homes were continued.

For Determination

Appointment to Vacancy on the East Kent Joint Independent Remuneration Panel

From: Council - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 30, 2025

...to appoint David Irvine to the vacant position on the East Kent Joint Independent Remuneration Panel for a term expiring on 30 November 2027, potentially extended to 31 March 2028.

For Determination