Councillor Mrs Mary Barnes

Work Programme

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 26, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Draft Budget 2026/27 and Medium Term Financial Plan 2026-2029

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 26, 2026

This report summarises the work undertaken to date on the proposed revenue budget for 2026/27 , updates to the Capital Programme and Medium Term Financial Plan for the period 2026-2029. The report also incorporates the outcome of the public consultation following the Committee's consideration of growth, savings and fees & charges proposals for 2026/27. Members are asked to receive the report and submit any further recommendations for amendment to Cabinet.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Minutes

From: Council - Monday 15th December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Motion to Council - Neurodiversity Declaration

From: Council - Monday 15th December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Neurodiversity Declaration motion submitted by Councillor Stanger, thereby affirming responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty, committing to involving neurodiverse individuals in Council decisions, ensuring neurodiversity is covered in future training, and noting the appointment of Councillor Stanger as the Council's 'neurodiversity champion'.

Recommendations Approved

Designation of Section 151 Officer

From: Council - Monday 15th December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...to designate Charlotte Spendley as the Council's Section 151 Officer (Chief Finance Officer) effective December 16, 2025.

Recommendations Approved