The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to address a range of significant financial and strategic matters, including the Corporate Plan, the Revenue Budget, and the Housing Revenue Account. The meeting's agenda also included discussions on procedural motions, petitions, and public questions.

Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions 2026/27

The meeting was scheduled to consider the Corporate Plan and Flagship Actions for the 2026/27 period. This plan outlines the council's strategic objectives and key initiatives for the upcoming year. The report pack indicates that a recommendation from the Cabinet was to be considered.

Revenue Budget 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29

A key item on the agenda was the Revenue Budget for 2026-27, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy extending to 2028-29. This would involve a detailed examination of the council's financial plans, including proposed spending and income for the coming years. The report pack notes that a recommendation from the Cabinet was to be considered.

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2026-27 to 2028-29, HRA Capital Programme 2026 to 30-31 and 30 year HRA Business Plan

The meeting was also scheduled to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for 2026-27, including its Medium-Term Financial Strategy up to 2028-29. Additionally, the HRA Capital Programme for 2026 to 2031 and a 30-year HRA Business Plan were listed for consideration. The report pack indicates that a recommendation from the Cabinet was to be considered.

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy

The Treasury Management Strategy Statement, including the Annual Investment Strategy for 2026-27, was scheduled for discussion. This would cover how the council plans to manage its financial investments and borrowing. The Capital Strategy for 2026-27 was also on the agenda. The report pack notes that a recommendation from the Cabinet was to be considered.

Capital Programme 2026-27 to 2028-29

The Capital Programme for the years 2026-27 to 2028-29 was also listed for discussion. This programme details planned capital expenditure on projects and assets over the specified period. The report pack indicates that a recommendation from the Cabinet was to be considered.

Non-Executive Fees and Charges 2026

The meeting was scheduled to consider the proposed non-executive fees and charges for 2026. This would involve reviewing and potentially setting the charges for various council services that are not directly related to the executive functions of the council. A report from the Managing Director was to be presented.

Constitution Update

A report on the Constitution was scheduled for discussion. This would likely involve proposed amendments or updates to the council's governing documents. The report was from the Strategic Director of Legal and Governance Services.

Calendar of Meetings 2026/27

The proposed Calendar of Meetings for the 2026/27 municipal year was also on the agenda. This outlines the schedule of future council and committee meetings. The report was from the Strategic Director of Legal and Governance Services.

Pension Fund Committee - Change in Membership

The Council was requested to approve a change in the membership of the Pension Fund Committee. Specifically, it was proposed that Funmi Nwagagbo be appointed for GMB in place of Stella Walker, and that Ann Jones would no longer be a GMB appointee.

Information Report - Use of Urgency Procedure - Executive

An information report detailing the use of the Urgency Procedure by the Executive since the previous council meeting on 27 November 2025 was scheduled for noting. This report, from the Strategic Director of Legal and Governance Services, would provide details of any urgent decisions taken.

Procedural Motions

Members of the Council were scheduled to receive and consider any procedural motions submitted in relation to the conduct of the meeting.

Petitions and Public Questions

The meeting was also set to receive any petitions presented by representatives of petitioners or by Councillors on behalf of petitioners. A period of up to 15 minutes was allocated for members of the public to ask questions of members of the Executive, Portfolio Holders, and Chairs of Committees.

Leader and Portfolio Holder Announcements

A presentation from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Osborn, and Portfolio Holders was scheduled to provide an update on business since the last ordinary meeting, followed by a question and answer session.

Questions with Notice

Members of the Council were to be given a period of up to 15 minutes to ask written questions of members of the Executive or Chairs of Committees.

Motions

The agenda also included a section for Motions, allowing for the formal proposal and debate of various council business.