Agenda and decisions

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 14 October 2025 and 21 October 2025.

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 seeking Cabinet approval to adopt the Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction TAN, providing practical guidance to support the implementation of the Huntingdonshire Local Plan to 2036 (and emerging Local Plan) and the delivery of the Council’s Climate Strategy.

Executive Councillor: T Sanderson

The Cabinet

(1)  adopted the Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction TAN (Appendix 1) as non-statutory guidance; and

(2)  delegated authority to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure & Public Protection, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning, to make any necessary typographical, visual or other minor changes to the Document prior to its publication.

To receive a report providing an update on the operation of the CTS scheme since the Council made amendments for 2024-25, alongside recommendations for 2026/27.

Executive Councillor: S Ferguson

The Cabinet noted the contents of the report and endorsed the recommendation that the scheme principles for 2026-27 remain unchanged, ensuring that the scheme continues to deliver support to low-income households across the district in line with the Corporate Priorities to improve the quality of life for local people, and to deliver good quality, high value-for-money services.

To receive a report updating Members on the Council’s treasury management activity for the first 6 months of the year, including investment and borrowing activity and treasury performance.

Executive Councillor: B Mickelburgh

The Cabinet noted the treasury management performance included in the Treasury Management 6 Month Performance Review, for the first 6 months of 2025/26 and recommended the report to Council for consideration.

To receive a report presenting details of the Council’s financial performance for 2025/2026 as at quarter 2.

Executive Councillor: B Mickelburgh

The Cabinet

(1)  considered and commented on the revenue financial performance for the financial year 2025/26 quarter 2, as detailed in Appendix 1 and summarised in paragraph 3.2; and

(2)  considered and commented on the capital financial performance for 2025/26 quarter 2, as detailed in Appendix 2 and summarised in paragraph 3.3.

To receive a report presenting the Council’s progress against the Corporate Plan Actions and Corporate Performance Indicators during Quarter 2 (July to September.

Executive Councillors: S Ferguson / L Davenport-Ray

The Cabinet considered and comment on progress and performance during Quarter 2, as summarised in the Corporate Performance Report attached and detailed in Appendices A, B, C and D.

To receive a report presenting a strategic framework for the sustainable delivery of outdoor play across Huntingdonshire, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision that meets the needs of current and future generations.

Executive Councillor: J Kerr

The Cabinet

(a)  adopted the Sustainable Play Framework as the strategic approach for play provision across Huntingdonshire, ensuring alignment with the Corporate Plan, Healthy Open Spaces Strategy (2020) and the Council’s Climate Strategy;

(b)  approved the tiered play provision model as detailed in the HDC Final Report (Appendix 1) and phased implementation plan (2025–2030) as outlined in the HDC Final Report (Appendix 1) and supported by the HDC Implementation Guide (Appendix 2), including audit and prioritisation, pilot projects, and District-wide rollout, to deliver inclusive, high-quality play spaces;

(c)  committed to securing multi-year funding through the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to lock in the indicative £730,000 capital investment and enable delivery of the framework;

(d)  delegated authority to the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Parks and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene to identify and co-ordinate the development of income-generating flagship sites to create a commercially sustainable model that reinvests revenue into the wider play network; and

(e)  delegated authority to the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Parks and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene to develop community engagement initiatives and co-design to ensure inclusivity, local ownership, and alignment with the needs of children, young people, and families.

To receive a report presenting the Council’s approach to transformation with the framework, the key drivers and the Annual Transformation Delivery Programme for 2025/26 which sets out the six Programmes, 31 Major Projects and 30 Operational Projects.

Executive Councillor: L Davenport-Ray

The Cabinet has approved the approach to Transformation.