To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 6 February 2025.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To receive any communications or announcements from the

Ø  Civic Mayor, to include an unequivocal apology from Councillor Maddison in accordance with the findings and sanction imposed by the Standards Hearing Sub-Committee held on 11 February 2025 arising out of her conduct towards Officers, which Members of the Sub-Committee found to be in breach of the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members;

Ø  Leader of the Council;

Ø  Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinator; and

Ø  Chief Executive.

To respond to the submitted questions asked under Standing Order A12.

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet on the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025.

To consider a report on the setting of the Council Tax for 2025/2026.

To consider the Cabinet’s recommendations and a report that provides a high-level budget summary of the Council’s revenue and capital position for the financial year 2024/25, reviewing budgets and considering year-end forecasts.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that sets out proposed changes to the following documents contained within the Council’s Constitution:

Ø  Officer Scheme of Delegation;

Ø  Financial Regulations and Contracts Procedures;

Ø  Standing Orders Council Meetings – Petitions Scheme; and

Ø  Standing Orders – Council Meetings – Public Question Time.

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