At its meeting on 12 October 2026, the Cabinet approved a new community asset management policy. This policy outlines the framework for considering requests from town and parish councils, charities, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations wishing to manage council-owned assets. It aims to provide a clear and transparent process for assessing applications, supporting the long-term sustainability of community facilities, and protecting public assets for residents.
Furthermore, Cabinet agreed to refer the Council’s Section 62A action plan to Full Council for consideration. This plan was developed following the council’s designation for special measures concerning major planning decisions. It details a programme of actions intended to improve planning performance. Latest figures presented to Cabinet indicate that 9.4% of major planning applications have been overturned at appeal, which is below the government threshold of 10%.
The Cabinet also addressed a number of public questions during the meeting.
