Gemma Moreing

...approved the updated Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy and Procedure, which incorporates recent legislative changes including the Supreme Court ruling, treats 'care experienced' as a protected characteristic, and delegates authority for minor amendments to the Chief Executive.

...approved funding for three Community Infrastructure Levy bids: cycle parking along the National Cycle Network, a 3G pitch at Farmor's School, and Phase 2 of improvements to Redesdale Hall, while delegating authority for further due diligence on these projects.

...approved the replacement of thirty-one vehicles as part of the updated Capital Fleet Replacement Programme, including one electric kerbside-sort vehicle, and agreed to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to decarbonise waste services, with associated capital expenditure adjustments.

...approved the implementation of revised fees and charges for 2026/27, including changes to car parking arrangements and the delegation of future decisions regarding Special Area of Conservation fees.

...approved additional transfers to earmarked reserves, endorsed the principle of transferring year-end planning fee income to the Planning Appeals reserve, and reallocated the UKSPF capital budget.