Full Council met at 18:00 on Thursday 24 September 2026 in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting was open to the public and webcast.
Documents
Main decisions
- Agreed £3.6 million to introduce weekly food waste collections for every household from Monday 4 January 2027 (31 for, 12 against, 2 abstentions). Read about the new service.
- Noted a forecast budget gap of £20.2 million for 2027/28 and agreed the timetable for the 2027 budget, including public consultation until 4 December 2026 (33 for, 9 against, 3 abstentions).
- Referred a petition about safer crossings on Quay Road, signed by 1,086 people, to the Transport and Environment Committee.
- Agreed a motion asking for a plan for school streets at every primary school by September 2028 (34 for, 8 against, 3 abstentions).
- Rejected a motion to cut the charge for bulky waste collections (12 for, 31 against, 1 abstention).
Public questions
Four residents asked questions: about the opening of tram Line 3 on 21 November, crossing the harbour during the Harbour Bridge closure on 24–26 October, the winter shelter and Sunday opening at Central Library. The answers are in the minutes.
The minutes will be confirmed at the next meeting of Full Council on 29 October 2026.
Questions about this meeting? Contact Democratic Services on 01632 960 000 or email democracy@larkhaven.example.