Agenda

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 10th December 2024.

To receive from Members declarations as to disclosable pecuniary, other registerable and non-registerable interests in relation to any Agenda item. See Notes below.

To receive a report from the Corporate Director - Finance and Resources on the final 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (2026/27 to 2029/30) including the capital programme prior to its consideration by the Council.

Executive Councillor: B Mickelburgh.

To consider a report by the Corporate Director - Finance and Resources on the 2025/26 Treasury Management, Capital and Investment Strategies prior to their consideration by Council.

Executive Councillor: B Mickelburgh.

To consider a report by the Council Tax and Business Rates Manager seeking approval of the Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy.

Executive Councillor: S Ferguson.

To receive a report from the Head of Operational Services on the outcome of the trial of using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as an alternative to standard road diesel.

Executive Councillor: S Taylor.

To receive a report from the Head of Operational Services on the procurement of equipment and the onward delivery of a separate weekly food waste collection service by April 2026.

Executive Councillor: S Taylor.

To receive a report setting out the purpose and content of the proposed replacement Local Development Scheme relating to the preparation of the Local Plan update.

Executive Councillor: T Sanderson.