The minutes of the Executive Committee of 16 November 2025 were presented by the Leader, Councillor Bialyk, and taken as read.
In respect of Minute No.92 - 2026/27 Budget Strategy and Medium Term Financial Plan, the Leader moved the recommendations, seconded by Councillor Wright. Following a vote the recommendations were CARRIED.
Councillor Moore asked the Leader if he was confident in the budget proposals, and to what extent the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) was still relevant given the Fair Funding Review 2.0 outcomes?
The Leader advised Councillor Moore that he was confident that this would be right, and that there would be a more in-depth discussion on the matter at the Executive and the Council’s meeting to set the budget for 2026/27.
In respect of Minute No.94 – Housing Rents and Services Charges 2026-27, Councillor Moore asked the Leader about convergence rents and was concerned that it may not be clear to tenants how much their rent would increase. The Leader advised that he would obtain details from the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources but would be disappointed if this matter had not been discussed at the Council Housing and Development Advisory Board.
In respect of Minute No.95 - RAMM Collections Development Policy (2026-30) the Leader moved, and Councillor Wright seconded the recommendations and following a unanimous vote were CARRIED.
Councillor Darling spoke in support of the policy, commending staff and stating that she had no doubt the policy was of the highest standard.
Councillor Foale, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Tourism felt that the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) had an amazing collection and informed Members that it only displayed 1% of the artifacts which it held.
In respect of Minute No.96 – RAMM Forward Plan (2026-30) the Leader moved, and Councillor Wright seconded the recommendations and following a vote were CARRIED.
Councillor Banyard asked the Leader if following the break-in last year there would be a review of the insurance policy. Councillor Foale, as Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Tourism advised that the RAMM used the same risk register as that used across Exeter City Council.
In respect of Minute No.97 – Exeter City Council Housing Services Hate Crime Policy the Leader moved, and Councillor Wright seconded the recommendations, and following a unanimous vote were CARRIED.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive Committee held on 16 December 2025 be received.