Agenda

To take any questions or statements from members of the Public.

To receive declarations of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other registrable or non-registrable interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 19 November 2025 (attached) and to authorise the Chair to sign them.

This report presents an appraisal of three strategic options for the future of Bourne Hall museum, drawing on findings from the Bourne Hall museum service review and the culture peer challenge report. The museum is a valued cultural asset with significant potential, but faces challenges in relevance, accessibility, and sustainability.

This report considers the continued support of voluntary sector organisations and sets out the proposed funding arrangements for 2026/2027. The report also considers the impact of Local Government Reorganisation and presents a funding proposal for the financial year 2027/2028.

This report considers whether to recommend to Full Council that the council makes the End Poverty Pledge (EPP) and agrees supporting the general statement and associated commitments.

This report recommends fees and charges for which this Committee is responsible, with the new charges being effective from 1 April 2026.

This report summarises the proposed 2026/27 capital programme and a provisional programme for 2027/28 to 2030/31. The Committee’s approval is sought for the programme to be submitted to Council in February 2026.

This report sets out estimates for income and expenditure on services in 2026/27.