Full Council Meeting Agenda — 15 April 2026

The Full Council Meeting Agenda for 15 April 2026 is the formal public notice of the business to be transacted at the Ordinary Meeting of Ambridge District Council’s Full Council. Published at least five clear days before the meeting in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and the Local Authorities (Meetings and Access to Information) Regulations 2012, the agenda ensures that all 42 elected Members, Council officers, and members of the public have sufficient advance notice to prepare adequately for the meeting.

The agenda covers thirteen items spanning the full range of Full Council business for the municipal year. It opens with procedural matters — apologies, declarations of interest, and confirmation of the previous meeting’s minutes — before moving into substantive business. The Mayor’s Announcements section reflects the civic engagements undertaken since the February 2026 meeting, while a dedicated Public Question Time slot allows residents to engage directly with elected representatives.

The most significant items on this agenda include the Budget Outturn Report for 2025/26, which presents a provisional underspend of £142,000 against the approved General Fund revenue budget — a positive indicator of the Council’s financial management. The Annual Review of the Council’s Constitution proposes updates to the Scheme of Delegation and the Code of Conduct, reflecting evolving governance requirements. The adoption of the Strategic Housing Plan 2026–2030 represents a key policy milestone, committing the Council to ambitious housing delivery targets and affordability objectives over the next four years.

Additional items include appointments to outside bodies, two notices of motion on climate and community safety, and a round of questions to Portfolio Holders. The agenda also contains references to four appendices providing the supporting documentation for the substantive items. Taken together, this agenda illustrates the breadth of Full Council’s democratic role and its accountability to the residents of the Ambridge district.The Full Council Meeting Agenda for 15 April 2026 is the formal public notice of the business to be transacted at the Ordinary Meeting of Ambridge District Council’s Full Council. Published at least five clear days before the meeting in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and the Local Authorities (Meetings and Access to Information) Regulations 2012, the agenda ensures that all 42 elected Members, Council officers, and members of the public have sufficient advance notice to prepare adequately for the meeting.

The agenda covers thirteen items spanning the full range of Full Council business for the municipal year. It opens with procedural matters — apologies, declarations of interest, and confirmation of the previous meeting’s minutes — before moving into substantive business. The Mayor’s Announcements section reflects the civic engagements undertaken since the February 2026 meeting, while a dedicated Public Question Time slot allows residents to engage directly with elected representatives.

The most significant items on this agenda include the Budget Outturn Report for 2025/26, which presents a provisional underspend of £142,000 against the approved General Fund revenue budget — a positive indicator of the Council’s financial management. The Annual Review of the Council’s Constitution proposes updates to the Scheme of Delegation and the Code of Conduct, reflecting evolving governance requirements. The adoption of the Strategic Housing Plan 2026–2030 represents a key policy milestone, committing the Council to ambitious housing delivery targets and affordability objectives over the next four years.

Additional items include appointments to outside bodies, two notices of motion on climate and community safety, and a round of questions to Portfolio Holders. The agenda also contains references to four appendices providing the supporting documentation for the substantive items. Taken together, this agenda illustrates the breadth of Full Council’s democratic role and its accountability to the residents of the Ambridge district.