Councillor Christopher Baxter

Lease surrender and re-grant

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved the surrender and regrant of a lease for an out-of-borough property to ensure continued income and mitigate risks.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 29, 2026

Recommendations Approved

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

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve the Draft Budget for 2026-27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy to 2028-29 for general consultation, noting the proposal for a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and an Adult Social Care Precept increase of 2% for the next three years, while acknowledging an estimated budget gap of £17.061m for 2026/27, £8.153m for 2027/28 and £7.325m for 2028/29.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to agree the Fees and Charges to be implemented from April 2026 for the 2026-27 Financial Year, including delegating authority to the Strategic Director of Finance to make changes following budget consultation and to amend fees and charges in-year.

Recommendations Approved

In-House Residential Provision for children with disabilities

From: Cabinet - Thursday 18 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 18, 2025

...to address the high costs and family separation issues associated with out-of-borough placements for children with disabilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Social Care & Public Health to acquire and refurbish a suitable property for an in-house residential home, approve the necessary budget, and proceed with Ofsted registration and opening, with plans for a second home to follow.

Recommendations Approved