Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Leader and Chair advised that the proceedings were being audio recorded and live streamed by the Council.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes from the meeting held on 9 September 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

That the Executive Shareholder Committee note the performance of Active4Today for the period 1^st April to 30^th September 2025 (Period 6).

The Business Manager- Healthy Places was in attendance to present the performance report for the period 1 April- 30 September 2025. Performance remained strong with and the company was forecast to achieve the target reserve position.

AGREED (unanimously) that the Executive Shareholder Committee note the performance of Active4Today for the period 1^st April to 30^th September 2025 (Period 6).

Reasons for Decision:

To ensure that the shareholder has assurance and oversight of the company’s performance ensuring that the company continues to deliver the outcomes required by the Council as aligned to the Council’s Community Plan.

Options considered:

None, this report presents performance for Active4Today.

That Members note the Arkwood Performance Report (attached as the Appendix) and consider company’s performance against its targets and objectives highlighting any areas of high performance and identifying areas for improvement.

The Non-Executive Director and the Managing Director- Arkwood Developments were in attendance to present the performance information for Quarter 2. Members heard updates on progress at sites including Cambridge,  Wirksworth and Long Bennington. Members also considered the land pipeline in detail, and an overview of the Companies Strategic Priorities.

Members discussed the presentation and performance, citing recent site visits which had been very impressive, and the positive way which the Company worked with the local community. It was acknowledged that the Company had worked through some challenging times recently but Members were reassured with progress and the pipeline for sites.

AGREED (unanimously) That Members note the Arkwood Performance Report (attached as the Appendix) and consider company’s performance against its targets and objectives highlighting any areas of high performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Reasons for Decision:

To ensure appropriate review of the Performance of the Councils wholly owned Housing Development Company (Arkwood).

Options considered:

None