Agenda

To approve the record of the meeting held on 19 June 2026.

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report.

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 4.

In August 2025, the Cabinet approved the refreshed Climate Change Action Plan 2025-2028, representing the third update since the Council’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019.  The vision of the Climate Change Action Plan aligns with the One Medway Council Plan priority “enjoying clean, green, safe and connected communities.”

This report marks the first annual update on progress against the plan.  A progress report, highlighting key achievements in 2025, can be found in Appendix 1.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

This report provides an annual review of the Council’s Petitions Scheme.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

The One Medway Council Plan (OMCP) 2024/28 sets out the Council’s priorities and the performance indicators used to monitor performance. This report and appendices summarise how we performed in Quarter 4 (Q4) 2025/26 on the delivery of these priorities. This report also presents the Q4 2025/26 review of strategic risks which fall under the remit of this committee.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

This report details the final revenue and capital outturn position for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.These figures will form part of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, which will be presented to the Audit Committee following the completion of the External Audit. The report also presents a summary of debts written off during the 2025/26 financial year in line with the constitutional requirement to submit a report to Cabinet on an annual basis setting out details of all debt written off.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

This item advises Members of the current work programme and allows the Committee to adjust it in the light of latest priorities, issues and circumstances. It gives Members the opportunity to shape and direct the Committee’s activities over the year.

Estimated time: 5 minutes