Tim Richardson

Pay Policy Statement 2026

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 27, 2026

...the draft Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27 is referred to Full Council for approval and the Head of People and Organisational Development is authorised to include returning officer fees when received.

For Determination

Review of Reserves

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to ensure sound management of the Council's finances, the Committee noted new assumptions for Property Income Equalisation, Collection Fund Equalisation and Interest Equalisation Reserves and reappropriated identified reserves into Corporate Projects and Maintenance Reserves to support council priorities.

For Determination

Town Hall Move

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to address the Town Hall Move, they unanimously approved Option 1, the best value option, for implementation, along with a capital budget of up to £517,200 for its delivery, and authorized the Director of Environment, Housing and Regeneration to approve project expenditure and urgent works funding, in consultation with relevant officers and the Committee Chair.

For Determination

EEBC 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities 3 & 4

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to progress the Council's property strategy, the Committee agreed to note updates on strategic priorities, remain engaged with funding opportunities, declare 70 East Street surplus to requirements, allocate up to £10,000 to market it for sale, authorise the Head of Property & Regeneration to manage the sale, and note the findings of completed asset reviews.

For Determination

Cleaning Contract

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 11, 2025

For Determination