Agenda item

That:

·         Full Council agree the final service plans 2026-29 in conjunction with the budget.

The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Giles-Medhurst and seconded by Councillor Nelmes.

It was reported that the Service Plans had been considered at Service Committees and Policy and Resources Committee and that minor amendments had been incorporated following Member comments.

During debate, reference was made to postal vote renewal requirements and the proportion of postal voters who had not been renewed. Concern was expressed regarding potential disengagement among vulnerable residents, particularly those in care homes and retirement accommodation. It was suggested that further work be undertaken through the relevant Service Committee work programme to encourage renewals although no amendment was proposed.

It was confirmed that reminder communications had been issued to affected electors and that officers were continuing to monitor renewal figures.

The motion was agreed by general assent.