Dan Watkins

General Fund revenue and capital budgets 2026/27

From: Council - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 23, 2026

...approved the general fund revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27, including a 2.99% Council Tax increase and changes to bulky waste collection fees.

Recommendations Approved

2024/25 Statement of Accounts – Formal Approval

From: Audit Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 21, 2026

...the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, including the Annual Governance Statement, was formally approved, with the Chair authorised to sign the accounts and the Director of Finance & Procurement delegated to make minor non-substantive changes.

For Determination

Call in of Wealden Condition Decision (Cabinet 8 December 2025 Minute 454)

From: Special, Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 15, 2026

...the challenge to the Wealden Condition decision should be taken no further and the decision implemented, while also requesting that the minutes be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Planning Committee, that a wish list for officer consideration on training regarding conditions be drafted, and that a verbal update be provided at the next Scrutiny Committee meeting.

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Changing the Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council of Canterbury adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers, effective from April 1, 2026, which increases the maximum support to 100% and simplifies the award process.

For Determination