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Broadcasted on: Thursday, 26th of February 2026 at 19:30 UTC

Council

Broadcasted on: Thursday, 26th of February 2026 at 19:30 UTC

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  • 00

    Opening

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  • 01

    Apologies for absence

    To receive any apologies for absence.

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  • 02

    Declarations of interest

    Members are required to declare any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests they or their spouse/partner may have in any matter which is to be considered at this meeting. Interests are defined on the inside cover of this agenda.

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    Minutes of the council meeting held on 11th December 2025

    To approve the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Thursday 11th December 2025.

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    Announcements from the Mayor, Council Leader, Cabinet Members and Chief Executive

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    Public statements

    Please note that any requests for public speaking at the special meeting of the Council must directly relate to the items on the agenda.

     

    The deadline for public speaking requests is: 12noon on Tuesday 24th February 2026.

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  • 06

    Budget and Council Tax setting 2026/27

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    Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27

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    Pay Policy Statement 2026/27

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    Members allowances scheme 2026/27

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    Rationalisation of committees

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    Proportionality of committees

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    Draft calendar of meetings 2026/27

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  • Budget and Council Tax Setting

    Yes 75% Abstain 9.62% No 15.38%
    In the names of Cllr G Williams and Cllr P Douglas

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  • Amendment 4

    No 76.92% Abstain 7.69% Yes 15.38%
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  • Amendment 3

    No 75.51% Abstain 8.16% Yes 16.33%
    Amendment in the names Cllr S O'Connell and Cllr C Saumarez

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    No 76.92% Abstain 7.69% Yes 15.38%
    Amendment in the names of Cllr R Berg and Cllr J Moss

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    No 75% Yes 21.15% Abstain 3.85%
    Amendment in the names of Cllr E Best and Cllr A Akram

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