The Chair made the following announcement:

“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Council are with the families, loved ones and friends who were killed or injured in the horrific and senseless attack at Bondi, along with the local community where it occurred.

It is not the first time  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To receive any petitions from the public and any questions from the public.

Questions on the following matters were submitted by members of the public:

To receive any questions from Councillors.

Questions on the following matters were submitted by Councillors:

This report sets out the design, mobilisation, and go live plan for introducing kerbside glass collections.

The Committee considered a report setting out the design, mobilisation, and go live plan for introducing kerbside glass collections.

The report explained that central government had set a compliance date for glass and food collection of 1 April 2026, but that like many local authorities across the country Reading faced  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

This report sets out the draft Reading Economic Development Framework 2025-35.

The Committee considered a report setting out for endorsement the draft Reading Economic Development Framework 2025-35, which was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report explained that the draft Economic Development Framework provided a strategic blueprint for delivering sustainable growth, prosperity, and inclusion across Reading over the next  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

This report seeks approval to adopt and implement a new Policy and procedure framework for the disposal of the Council’s land and property assets.

The Committee considered a report seeking approval to adopt and implement a new Policy and procedure framework for the disposal of the Council’s land and property assets.  The proposed new policy was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report noted that it was best practice for the Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

This report introduces the principle of a Health in All Policies approach across the Council and outlines a proposed framework and actions for embedding the approach.

The Committee considered a report introducing the principle of embedding a Health in All Policies approach across the Council and setting out a proposed framework and actions for embedding the approach.  The draft Health in All Policies (HiAP) Framework was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report explained  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

The report sets out the provisional revenue and capital outturn positions for the Council’s General Fund and Housing Revenue Account as at the end of Quarter 2 2025/26 as well as performance against the measures of success published in the Council Plan.

The Committee considered a report setting out an overview of the Council’s financial and performance position as at the end of Quarter 2 of the 2025/26 financial year. The report included updates on the General Fund Revenue and Capital budgets, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), savings delivery, debt performance, and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

This report provides an update on the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27- 2028/29.

The Committee received a report providing an update on the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026/27-2028/29.  The following documents were attached to the report:

·         Appendix 1 - Summary of the Proposed General Fund Budget 2026/27 to 2028/29

·         Appendix 2 - Summary of General Fund Budget Changes  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of that Act”

Resolved –

That pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of item 56 below as it was likely that there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraphs specified in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

The Committee considered a report seeking authority to dispose of 160-163 Friar Street.  The report provided feedback following a strategic review of the Council’s options regarding investment assets. The following documents were attached to the report:

·         Appendix A - plan of the property

·         Appendix B - detailed Asset Summary Report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.