Councillor Wendy Meikle

Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-Year Review 2025/26 and Consultation Report on 2026/27 Treasury Strategy (F&R52)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to recommend that the Council note the Treasury Management Strategy and Annual Investment Strategy Mid-Year Review Report 2025/26, approve the continuation of the existing Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy, and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26, note the revised interest rate forecasts, note the amendment to the MRP Policy, and consider the statements regarding the Treasury Strategy for 2026/27.

For Determination

Cabinet Response to the 'Prevention – Support in the Early Years (-9 months to 5 years)' Scrutiny Review (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

... that they approved the response to the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding prevention and support in the early years (from pregnancy to age five).

For Determination

Nominations for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

For Determination

Business Rates and Council Tax Discounts Annual Review (F&R58)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

... the Cabinet agreed to retain existing Business Rates and Council Tax discount schemes for 2026-27, including support for care leavers and vulnerable residents, with minor amendments to the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy and approval of a new Council Tax Empty Homes Policy.

For Determination

Mid-Year 2025/26 Corporate Performance and Resources Report (Non-Key)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 09, 2025

...to note the key delivery and performance issues, review progress against council priorities and capital schemes, note various financial forecast positions, approve capital programme resourcing, and approve prudential indicators, as detailed in the Mid-Year 2025/26 Corporate Performance and Resources Report.

For Determination