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Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW
December 5, 2025 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources View on council websiteSummary
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Scrutiny Corporate and Resources Work Programme
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Strategic and High Scoring Tactical & Operational Risk Report (Q2)
Recommendations Approved... to accept the recommendations in the Strategic and High Scoring Tactical & Operational Risk Report (Q2), provide feedback for Executive consideration, and request prioritization of high-impact operational risks, including the Castle Cary landslip risk, while closely monitoring adult social care assessment delays and reporting progress quarterly.
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Task and Finish Group - Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2027/28
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Corporate Performance Report (Q2)
Recommendations Approved...to scrutinize the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Report, focusing on waste performance measures and Section 106 agreements, note actions being taken, and recommend that future reports include tables by directorate and Council Plan outcome, and that corporate performance be reported to all scrutiny committees quarterly, subject to officer advice on resource implications.
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Housing Revenue Account Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)
Recommendations Approved...the Executive was granted delegated authority to set Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents, fees, and charges, and approve the service charge policy, with the Executive also requested to provide early sight of proposed changes and report back on the refreshed 30-year HRA Business Plan.
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General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)
Recommendations Approved... to note the recommendations in the General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2) and request the Executive to ensure timely presentation of financial reports to Scrutiny Committees and provide quarterly workforce planning updates.
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Budget 2026/27 Savings Proposals, Growth Proposals and Fees & Charges
For Determination...the committee requested the Executive to improve public communication on budget challenges and Council Tax, recommended comparisons with similar councils, requested pursuit of financial support and cost reductions with impact assessments, recommended detailed growth and savings proposals for the committee's January 5th meeting, and requested a budget report outlining national funding constraints and advocacy plans.
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