Resolved
(1) That the result of the District by-election held on 16 July 2026 be noted.
(2) That the constitution of Political Groups following the by-election (paragraphs 4.2 and 4.4 of the report) be noted.
(3) That the allocation of seats on committees that are subject to the political balance requirements (Appendix 1 to the report) following the by-election be noted.
(4) That the allocation of seats on committees that are not subject to the political balance requirements (Appendix 1 to the report) following the by-election be noted.
(5) That the following amendments to committee membership, as advised by the Leader Liberal Democratic Group be noted:
Planning Committee
ADD Councillor Rob Packard to Liberal Democrat vacancy
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
REMOVE Councillor Bryonie Wells and ADD Councillor Rob Packard
One Liberal Democrat vacancy remains