Julia Nicolson

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations approved

URGENT PART II BUSINESS

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations approved

COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

...to retain the current Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, support the implementation of a Banded CTS scheme for 2027/28, hold a policy Overview and Scrutiny meeting to consider a revised discount scheme, and re-approve the directive to disregard War Widows, War Disablement and Armed Forces Compensation when determining entitlement for housing benefit and/or council tax support.

Recommendations Approved

HRA BUSINESS PLAN

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026/27-2056/57, outlining the council's long-term vision and financial strategy for managing and maintaining council housing, including significant investment in existing stock and new housing development.

Recommendations Approved

ANNUAL REPORT AND EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ACTION PLAN - PROGRESS UPDATE

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 2.00pm - November 12, 2025

...to acknowledge progress on the 2024-25 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, approve the revised 2025/26 EDI Action Plan with 19 actions, and approve the publication of the 2024/2025 Equality and Diversity Report.

Recommendations Approved