3 Mar 2026Chief Executive appointment approvedCorporate Services · full councilTender expected 20 Nov 2025— Council was asked to approve the appointment of Matt Wilson as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service after a full external recruitment campaign. The report states the role is already within the council's budget, so the appointment does not create additional budget pressure, and the process complied with statutory and employment requirements.£20kSpending
“This report asks council to approve the appointment of platin as chief executive and head of a service following the recommendation of the appointments panel. Following the current chief executive intention to retire a full recruitment process began in November 25 supported by th…”
25 Jun 2026Leader-and-cabinet governance changeGovernance · full council— Officers reported that, under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, the council must move from committee arrangements to a leader-and-cabinet governance model. Preparatory work is underway, with a report due to Constitutional Committee on 2 July 2026. This governance change may affect future decision-making routes for procurement and contract approvals.Policy
21 May 2026Committee allocations agreedGovernance · full council— Following the local elections, council agreed allocations of seats across committees and forums, including contested appointments. This affects future oversight of procurement and service delivery decisions, but no specific contract was discussed.Policy
19 Mar 2026HRA rent increase ratifiedHousing · full council— Full Council ratified the agreed increase in Housing Revenue Account rent for 2026/27. The transcript records the vote and confirms the item had already been debated and agreed at Finance and Corporate Affairs before being brought for ratification.Spending
3 Mar 2026Freeze core council taxFinance · full council— The council debated and supported a budget approach that freezes core council tax while adding a social care precept. Speakers framed this as a response to household affordability pressures and as a way to protect core services and vulnerable residents.Policy
2 Oct 2025Youth justice plan approvedChildren's Services · full council— Council approved the annual Youth Justice Service Strategic Plan 2025/26 for submission to the National Youth Justice Board, meeting statutory requirements under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The plan sets out how youth justice services are provided and funded locally and will guide service delivery and related commissioning.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been Democracy & Elections (16 mentions, easing), Culture & Leisure (10 mentions, steady), Professional Services (10 mentions, easing) and IT & Digital (8 mentions, easing).
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