Councillor Diana Blamires
Email: Diana.Blamires@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 6th January, 2025 10.00 am
The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group meeting was scheduled to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming financial years. The meeting agenda included presentations and questioning of the Leader and Cabinet Members regarding their respective portfolio budgets and the overall financial strategy.
Decisions from Meetings
27 decisions · Page 5 of 6
Draft Revenue budget and Capital Programme
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to approve the draft revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26, note the budget consultation outcome and associated risks, agree the schedule of fees and charges for 2025/26, support seeking delegation from the Council to add up to £100m of new capital schemes, and note that a supplementary report regarding the Council Tax Resolution would accompany the final budget.
Estates Strategy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to authorize the Service Director to negotiate with the tenant, Wycombe Park Ltd, for the joint marketing and disposal of the site for a Data Centre usage, while also exploring alternative options for power and site disposal if negotiations fail.
Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy - Annual Progress Report 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
... to note the progress made in 2023-2024 against the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy's aims, objectives, and actions, and that the Council is on track to meet its first carbon budget.
Council Tax 2025-26 - Base Setting and Estimated Surplus
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to approve a Council Tax base of 233,267.79, a collection rate of 98.4%, and an estimated surplus of £8.3 million for the 2025/26 financial year.
Library Flex: Consultation and Detailed Business Case
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to implement the Library Flex
model, including increased opening hours at eight libraries, changes to High Wycombe Library, reduced hours at Burnham Library, and the release of £500,000 in capital funding, to achieve budgeted savings.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 27