Councillor Claire Strong

SECOND QUARTER TREASURY MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2025/26

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...noted the position of Treasury Management activity as at the end of September 2025, ensuring continued compliance with financial regulations and effective management of interest and capital risk.

Recommendations Approved

ELECTORAL SERVICES - SCALE OF FEES 2026/27

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...approved the Scale of Fees for electoral services for the 2026/27 financial year, which includes rates for various election staff and administrative tasks.

Recommendations Approved

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

Recommendations Approved

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

... to approve recommendations regarding questions from members concerning support for the Compassionate Neighbours Scheme and the protection of the Romano-British settlement at Baldock.

Recommendations Approved

THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27)

From: Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 29, 2026

...amended the Council Tax discretionary policy to include support for residents with a terminal illness and approved inflationary increases to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme bands for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved