Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk, with accompanying draft Committee Calendar for 2026/27.

The Committee received a draft calendar of Meetings for the 2026/27 council year.

The Deputy Town Clerk highlighted a significant proposed change for the coming year. The period between mid-May and July, which traditionally included two Committee cycles, had been particularly compressed, often placing pressure on both Council business and day-to-day operations. It was therefore proposed that the number of Committee cycles be reduced from six to five.

Members acknowledged the issue and noted the high volume of meetings currently held by the Council and the benefits a reduction could bring. While there was some concern that reducing the number of cycles could result in longer meetings, it was agreed that this approach should be trialled and reviewed after one year to determine whether further changes were required.

Recommended:

That, the calendar of meetings for 2026/27, as presented be recommended for approval.