Councillor Tony Edwards

...to manage social housing compliance responsibilities and improve performance, the Cabinet approved directly awarding contracts worth £3,315,381.47 to Chas Berger for fire risk assessment remedial works and associated external refurbishment at three sheltered housing schemes for a 12-month period.

...to facilitate inward investment and generate capital receipts, the Cabinet approved the sale of nine non-housing property assets, including Barrows Farm Cottage, Land off Red Lion Lane, and The Garden Tiger Public House, and delegated authority to relevant officers to finalize the terms and method of sale.

...to approve the new Domestic Abuse Policy and delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for Culture and Community to make minor changes if needed.

...to ensure a robust and consistent approach to risk management, the Cabinet endorsed the Risk Management Framework as set out in Appendix A, noting its periodic review and continued reporting of strategic risk updates.

...to deliver the Building Harlow's Future plan, the Cabinet noted project progress, key performance indicators, the financial position as of August 2025, and endorsed the revised strategic risk register.