Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Planning Reforms (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved the proposed consultation response to the National Planning Policy Framework.

• Capital Programme Budget 2026/27 to 2029/30 (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...recommend to Full Council the General Fund schemes for the Capital Programme from 2026/27 to 2029/30 as committed expenditure.

• 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...recommended the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Plan for approval by the Full Council.

• 2026/27 Proposed General Fund Revenue Budget (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...recommended to Full Council the proposed General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, including the calculation of gross expenditure and income, the net budget requirement, the increase for Parish Precepts, the implementation of fees and charges from April 2026, and that the budget amounts in the report be adopted as the Council's budget for the year.

• New Newark & Sherwood Local Plan (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...adopted a timetable for the creation of the New Newark & Sherwood Local Plan, including commencing plan-making in March 2026 and preparing Supplementary Planning Documents by June 2026.

• Local Regeneration Fund and Newark Capital Projects Update (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Cabinet noted project and funding updates, delegated approval of the Newark Cultural Heart Market Place Improvement Scheme Full Business Case, de-committed Section 106 contributions for the 20-minute cycle town project, agreed to accelerate £200,000 for the Ollerton Regeneration Scheme and delegate authority for grant agreements with EMCCA for Ollerton and Yorke Drive, paused further feasibility for St Marks Place, and delegated authority for amendments to the Newark Town Board’s Local Assurance Framework.

• UK Town of Culture - Newark and Sherwood Applications (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ... approve a net expenditure budget of up to £10,000 to support towns in developing bids for the UK Town of Culture competition, with the council acting as the accountable body if bids are shortlisted.

• Newark Town Centre Masterplan and Design Code Update (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...adopted the Newark Town Centre Masterplan as planning guidance from 1 April 2026, allowed for a review of its implementation, and endorsed the adoption of the Newark Town Centre Design Code as part of an updated Newark Conservation Area Management Plan.

• Pay Policy Statement 2026/27 (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ...recommend the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 to Full Council for approval.

• Adoption of Public Open Space within the Fernwood North Development (Key Decision)

  Recommendations Approved

  ... agreed to purchase and maintain the Public Open Space within the Fernwood North development from Barratt David Wilson Homes for £1, subject to securing a contribution towards ongoing maintenance costs and satisfactory due diligence.

Attendees

Councillor Neil Allen Conservative · Farndon & Fernwood

Councillor Simon Haynes Conservative · Farndon & Fernwood

Councillor Paul Peacock Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Performance & Finance Labour · Edwinstowe & Clipstone

Councillor Rowan Cozens Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder - Heritage, Culture & the Arts. Labour · Beacon

Councillor Susan Crosby Portfolio Holder - Health, Wellbeing & Leisure Independent Non-aligned · Beacon

Councillor Lee Brazier Portfolio Holder- Housing Labour · Ollerton

Councillor Simon Forde Portfolio Holder for Climate and the Environment. Leader of Independents for Newark & District Group Independents for Newark and District · Balderton South

Councillor Claire Penny Portfolio Holder - Sustainable Economic Development Labour · Rainworth North & Rufford

Councillor Paul Taylor Portfolio Holder - Public Protection and Community Relations Labour · Devon

Councillor Jack Kellas Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative · Farndon & Fernwood

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