Lin Ferguson

2025/26 Budget

From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

Annual report outlining the 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Budgets

For Determination

Achieving for Children Reserved Ownership Decisions

From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

To approve the Achieving for Children 2025-26 Budget, Medium Term Financial Plan and Treasury Plan

For Determination

Review of Local Development Scheme

From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Urgent Item - John West House - Contract award

From: Budget, Cabinet - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025

John West House, a council-owned property, is undergoing refurbishment to create a dedicated supported rough sleeper hostel along with temporary accommodation units. This project aligns with the council’s strategic objectives to provide structured housing support within the borough. The total approved budget for this refurbishment remains £1.996m, which is still available for the project. A procurement process has been successfully conducted in accordance with public sector procurement regulations, ensuring transparency and value for money. Cabinet is now requested to approve the award of the contract to the successful bidder identified through this procurement exercise. The completion of this project will deliver a 7 bed rough sleeper hostel and 12 high-quality temporary housing units (4 accessible) alongside a professional workspace.

For Determination

Temporary agency worker Master Vendor contract - delegated authority to award

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 7.00 pm - January 29, 2025

To request Cabinet give delegated authority to award temporary agency worker Master Vendor contract

For Determination