Nesta Barker

BOROUGH TREE PLANTING STRATEGY (PHASE 7) AND UPDATE ON PROTECTION OF GREEN SPACE

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...Phase 7 of the Borough Tree Planting Strategy was approved for immediate implementation, with new planting sites designated as Carbon Capture Areas, and the Service Director – Neighbourhood Delivery authorised to seek quotations and accept external funding for the project.

Recommendations Approved

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the local elections in Newcastle-under-Lyme will proceed as planned in May 2026, despite an invitation from the Minister for Local Government & Homelessness to seek postponement.

Recommendations Approved

PROGRESS OF THE COUNCIL'S SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY & DELIVERY PLAN

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the progress of the delivery plan associated with the Council's Sustainable Environment Strategy was noted, and the update was referred to a future meeting of the Health Wellbeing and Environment Scrutiny Committee.

Recommendations Approved

TRADE REFUSE SCALE OF FEES AND CHARGES - CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

Recommendations Approved

DRAFT REVENUE AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND STRATEGIES 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm - January 13, 2026

...the Cabinet noted progress on draft revenue and capital budgets and strategies for 2026/27, including the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy, a proposed 1.99% Council Tax increase, and various draft strategies for capital, treasury management, investment, and commercial activities, before referring the budget and Council Tax proposals for comment.

Recommendations Approved