...approved the appointment of Gary Fielding as the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and John Betts as the interim Section 151 Officer until Gary Fielding starts.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Budget Report

From: Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the 2026/27 budget, including setting the Council Tax at an overall increase of 3.80%.

Recommendations Approved

Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...to approve the recommendations following the final interview stage for the Interim Director of Finance and S151 Officer.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Retention of Senior Colleagues

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...to approve recommendations for a sustainable, market-responsive approach to retaining senior leaders and critical post-holders during Local Government Reform.

Recommendations Approved

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 191

Councillor County Aidy Riggott

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

Decisions from Meetings

Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

2026/27 Budget Report

Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer

Exclusion of Press and Public

Retention of Senior Colleagues

Summary

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}