Councillor Helen Walker

Report of meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to approve earmarked reserve contributions, note the Strategic Contingency Reserve movement, release funds for listed capital schemes, note Treasury Management, Debt Management, and General Debtors, and approve Capital Programme variations for 2025/26 to 2027/28.

Recommendations Approved

Independent Remuneration Panel Appointments

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to ensure compliance with legislation and maintain the correct number of members on the Independent Remuneration Panel, Graham Russell was re-appointed for a further four years, Bryony Houlden was re-appointed for a further four years, and Don Pratt was appointed for a four-year term.

For Determination

Dispensation for "dual hatted" County Councillors for Local Government Re-organisation

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...to allow them to participate in deliberations and votes on Local Government Reorganisation matters, the Committee granted standing dispensations to Cllrs Caroline Leaver, Bell, Biederman, Jusef, Wilson, and Peter Lever, with specific limitations and an expiration date.

For Determination

Review of RIPA Policy

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...that the Council's Procedure for Ensuring Compliance with RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) is appropriate and shall remain as currently drafted, with the exception of updating Jon Triggs and Nina Lake's job titles to reflect their current positions.

For Determination

Exclusion of Public and Press and Restriction of Documents

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved