For Cabinet to agree the Communications Strategy which will highlight how and why the council will communicate with its residents, businesses, stakeholders and wider community.

To seek approval to commence the procurement process.

To set out how the Council is developing a Bus Service Improvement Plan for submission to DfT which will identify the measures and funding required to support service and network improvements.

The Council is required to set balanced budgets year on year and have mind to at least three years ahead. As decisions often have long lead in times, this report brings forward draft proposals for consideration.

That Cabinet approve the Tender and award of a contract for Highway’s Term Maintenance and for both planned and reactive works to maintain Street lighting.

To note the Quarter 3 Financial Position 2021/22.

To note the Quarter 3 Corporate Performance Report 2021/22.

In line with the terms of reference as agreed by General Services Committee, this report provides an update to Cabinet on the recent work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To approve the 2022/23 Integrated Transport Block (ITB) capital programme for implementation.

To set out the proposals for the HRA service delivery during 2022/23 and agree the budget and rents.

To recommend to Council the 2022/23 revenue and capital budgets.

This report is being submitted in order to obtain Cabinet approval to make changes to the existing Fees and Charges Pricing Strategy for financial year 2022-23.

To recommend to Council the 2022/23 Treasury Management Strategy.

As part of the budget, the Council needs to set its capital programme for the following financial years. The future development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy will also need to take account future capital spending plans over the period of the strategy.

To present the forecast 2021/22 revenue position in respect of the General Fund.

In line with the terms of reference as agreed by General Services Committee, this report provides an update to Cabinet on the recent work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To present an update on the Local Council tax Scheme.

To note the Quarter 2 Financial Position 2021/22.

To note the Council’s Quarter 2 (Mid-Year) Corporate Performance Report 2021/22.

In line with the terms of reference as agreed by General Services Committee, this report provides an update to Cabinet on the recent work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.