Joint Scrutiny Committee

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1. 1

   To receive apologies for absence

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

3. 3

   Joint Scrutiny Committee held on 1st December 2025

   Part of an issue followed across 12 meetings

   Papers: FINAL Minutes -Joint Scrutiny - 1st December 2025
4. 4

   Update on Reserves

   Papers: Update on Reserves Scrutiny Report, Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3
5. 5

   Draft Budget Proposals for 2026/27

   Part of an issue followed across 5 meetings

   Papers: Draft Budget Proposals for 2026-27 - Covering Report, Appendix 1 - Draft Budget Proposals for 2026-27, Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, Appendix 4, Appendix 5, Appendix 6

Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.

Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.

The council hasn't recorded attendance for this meeting.

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