Shelley Abel

...designated the Polling Districts and Polling Places as per the Returning Officer’s Proposals, effective from 2 March 2026.

...noted the position of Treasury Management activity as at the end of September 2025, ensuring continued compliance with financial regulations and effective management of interest and capital risk.

...approved the Scale of Fees for electoral services for the 2026/27 financial year, which includes rates for various election staff and administrative tasks.

...amended the Council Tax discretionary policy to include support for residents with a terminal illness and approved inflationary increases to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme bands for 2026/27.

...appointed Councillors to vacancies on the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair for that committee, and noted appointments to Cabinet and outside organisations.