Prue Bray

Revenue Monitoring 2025-26: Q2

From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to note the overall forecast of the General Fund revenue budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant, and to approve writing off £2,003,075.99 in unrecoverable business rates debt from Brackashco Ltd.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Capital Monitoring 2025/26 - Q2

From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...the Executive of Wokingham noted the Quarter 2 capital programme position, approved proposed carry forwards, approved budget adjustments including allocations for adult social care, junction improvements, recycling bags, supported living flats, and capital loans for affordable housing, and approved an additional budget for Earley Station Footbridge health and safety works.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Local Housing Companies - Development Strategy

From: Shareholder Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 8.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Wokingham Borough Council Local Housing Companies Post Audit Report by Buzzacott LLP

From: Shareholder Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 8.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Regional Care Co-Operative Decision

From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to address increasing pressures on children's services and secure better value for money, Wokingham Borough Council approved entering into an agreement with the South-East Regional Care Co-Operative (RCC) and a £100k investment for the 26/27 and 27/28 years, offset by savings.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)