Cabinet Meeting 07/07/2026 5pm

The Cambridge City Council held a cabinet meeting on July 7, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budgetary issues. Significant discussions included the approval of a small sites housing program aimed at delivering 100% council homes with Homes England funding, including a corrected purchase price of £1,375,000 for the St. Thomas's garage site development. The council also reviewed the budget setting context for 2027-28, highlighting pressures such as increased interest rates and the need for capital allocations to support new builds and housing repairs. Additionally, the council approved a fleet decarbonization and replacement project to increase electric vehicle usage to 75%, with a capital investment of £3 million planned for 2027-28. The meeting also covered the introduction of a community infrastructure levy to secure funding from developments for strategic transport infrastructure, with charges indexed annually and subject to independent examination. Public toilet facilities and homelessness strategies were discussed, emphasizing service improvements and community engagement but without direct procurement decisions. The cabinet unanimously approved all recommendations related to these procurement and budget matters during the meeting.