Councillor Peter Strachan
Email: Peter.Strachan@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including proposals for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, Skills Bootcamps, and the consolidation of grounds maintenance. Also on the agenda is the use of conservation covenants and the Q2 Strategic Risk Register.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 4.00 pm
The Buckinghamshire Council meeting scheduled for 26 November 2025 included a presentation from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, and a discussion on street trading controls. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss reports from cabinet members, and consider several notices of motion. The meeting was also scheduled to include the appointment of an interim Chief Executive Officer.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025 to discuss topics including an Education, Health and Care Plan waiting list recovery plan, and a proposal of changes to the Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy.
Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Growth, Infrastructure & Housing Select Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss town centre regeneration, the Active Places and Spaces Strategy, and performance monitoring. The meeting was also scheduled to include a Chairman's Update and a discussion of the Committee's work programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Buckinghamshire Council cabinet was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the outsourcing of parking enforcement services, the future of the Princes Risborough Southern Road Link, and the disposal of surplus council-owned sites. The cabinet was also due to consider the Director of Public Health's annual report, budget management, capital budget adjustments, and corporate performance.
Decisions from Meetings
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Little Marlow Lakes Country Park Creation of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace and Gravel Yard restoration
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to approve the Spade Oak Management Plan Option 1 for creating a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) at Spade Oak, designate a Country Park on Council-owned land at Spade Oak Lake, delegate the submission of revised Gravel Yard restoration proposals, and delegate the agreement of Heads of Terms with the Hollands Farm developers regarding Gateway costs.
Library Flex: Consultation and Detailed Business Case
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to implement the Library Flex
model, including increased opening hours at eight libraries, changes to High Wycombe Library, reduced hours at Burnham Library, and the release of £500,000 in capital funding, to achieve budgeted savings.
Draft Revenue budget and Capital Programme
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to approve the draft revenue budget and capital programme for 2025/26, note the budget consultation outcome and associated risks, agree the schedule of fees and charges for 2025/26, support seeking delegation from the Council to add up to £100m of new capital schemes, and note that a supplementary report regarding the Council Tax Resolution would accompany the final budget.
Council Tax 2025-26 - Base Setting and Estimated Surplus
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 10.00 am - January 02, 2025
...to approve a Council Tax base of 233,267.79, a collection rate of 98.4%, and an estimated surplus of £8.3 million for the 2025/26 financial year.
Q2 Budget Management Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 10.00 am - November 26, 2024
... to note the Quarter 2 Budget Management Report 2024-2025, including its risks and opportunities, and to correct paragraph 2.3 of the report to state £14.3m.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 86