Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 6, 2026

Purpose: Adoption of the Council's Corporate Plan and consideration of any Initial Project Proposal Documents put forward for 2026-27.

Content: Recommendations to Council:   1.2 That the Council be recommended to approve the Corporate Plan for 2026-2030 as set out in Appendices 1 and 2.   1.3 That the new project proposals for 2026-2027, as set out in Appendices 3 to 9, be agreed.   1.4 That subject to 1.3, the Council be recommended to set aside £6,296,000 from the Council’s General Fund Reserve to fund the large scale projects identified in paragraph 2.4, with release of funding being subject to further consideration by Full Council.   1.5 To note the estimated reduction of £350,000 in ongoing revenue costs for the proposed large-scale projects identified in para 2.4.   1.6 That subject to 1.3, £667,700 be approved from the Council’s General Fund Reserve to fund the medium and small-scale projects identified in paragraph 2.5.   1.7 To approve an increase in the Council’s annual budget of £6,500 to fund the associated ongoing revenue costs for projects identified in para 2.5.