Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27

  For Determination

  ...that the existing Local Council Tax Support Scheme be continued for the 2026-27 financial year.

• Matters referred by Scrutiny Committees

  Recommendations Approved

  ...explore the viability and impact of a Negotiated Stopping Policy for unauthorised encampments and consider continuing a peppercorn rent for Citizens Advice Exeter, directing more resources to the Parks and Green Spaces Team, strengthening the Climate Action Plan with an Adaptation and Resilience plan, and enhancing support for community asset transfer.

• HRA Estimates and Capital Programme 2026/27

  For Determination

  ...approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026-27, including the revenue account and capital programme, and set the HRA minimum balance at £3.525 million.

• Exeter Plan: Process for authorising proposed changes resulting from the Examination

  For Determination

  ...granted delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for City Development, to authorise any proposed modifications that may arise during the Exeter Plan Examination to ensure the Plan is considered sound.

• Capital Strategy 2026-27

  For Determination

  ...recommend that Council approve the Capital Strategy for 2026-27, as detailed in the report.

• Amendment to Grants Panel Terms of Reference - Ukrainian Community Grants

  For Determination

  ...approved an amendment to the Grants Panel Terms of Reference to formally include authority for the Panel to make decisions on community grants allocated through the Ukrainian Refugee Support scheme, and delegated authority to the Director of People & Communities to agree future minor amendments to these Terms of Reference.

• Temporary Accommodation Allocations Policy

  For Determination

  ...the adoption of a new Temporary Accommodation Allocations Policy to establish a clear, fair, and equitable process for providing temporary housing to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks.

• Consultation and Engagement Strategy

  For Determination

  ...adopted a new Consultation and Engagement Strategy for 2026-2028, designed to ensure communities are heard and involved in transparent, inclusive, and collaborative decision-making processes.

• The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (Incorporating the Annual Statement of Minimum Revenue Provision)

  For Determination

  ...approved the adoption of the Prudential Indicators and the Annual Statement of Minimum Revenue Provision for the Council.

• General Fund Estimates and Capital Programme 2026/27

  For Determination

  ...approve the Council's overall revenue spending proposals, its General Fund Capital Programme, a minimum General Fund balance of £3.010 million, Council Tax levels subject to confirmation from other authorities, and its Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy for 2026/27.

Attendees

Councillor Philip Bialyk Leader of the Council Labour and Cooperative Party · Exwick

Laura Wright Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services, Community Safety and City Centre Labour · St Thomas

Marina Asvachin Portfolio Holder for Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Customer Services Labour · Priory

Bob Foale Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Tourism Labour · Alphington

Councillor Susannah Patrick Portfolio Holder for City Development Labour and Cooperative Party · Exwick

Matthew Vizard Portfolio Holder for Climate, Ecological Change and Communities Labour · Newtown & St Leonards

Councillor Ruth Williams Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Support Services and City Management Labour · Mincinglake & Whipton

Councillor Duncan Wood Portfolio Holder for Leisure Services, Healthy Living & Public Realm Management Labour and Cooperative Party · Pinhoe

Peter Holland Conservative Group Leader Conservative · St Loyes

Councillor Michael Mitchell Liberal Democrat Group Leader Liberal Democrats · Duryard & St James

Councillor Diana Moore The Green Group Leader Green Party · St David's

Councillor Tony Payne Reform UK · Mincinglake & Whipton

Catherine Rees Green Party · Heavitree

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