MK City Council publish 2026-27 Council Plan

Milton Keynes City Council has published its Council Plan for 2026/27, with the City Council declaring it as a blueprint for actions they intend to carry out next year.

MK City Council said that the plan will be, “setting out 70 clear action points it will deliver over the coming year to make the city a better place to live.”

The intent is for the City Council to build on performance previously documented in an independent review by the Local Government Association, which called it “well run and high performing” with “strong foundations for continued innovation”.

MK City Council said that the plan, “guides council work to provide good quality, value for money services that will make a positive difference for local people and help Milton Keynes become a more thriving, inclusive and sustainable city.”

Alongside essentials such as fixing potholes, building affordable homes, and investing in city infrastructure such as health centres, MK City Council published a range of goals they intend to carry out in the next year.

This includes opening a new home for day and overnight services for people with complex disabilities and learning disabilities that sets higher standards of care and support, providing improvements for local children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) focusing on early intervention alongside adding more spaces in schools, and revitalising Bletchley, including securing funding for a new eastern entrance to the train station (which has been secured, as recently announced by Government).

Another part of the plan includes submitting MK’s final bid to be the UK City of Culture 2029, unlocking millions in grant funding if successful.

Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, Cllr Jane Carr, “This plan is about getting things done – now and for the future – that will benefit our residents and businesses. We’re building on Milton Keynes’ strengths as a city of ambition, innovation and opportunity, with strong communities, a growing economy and a clear sense of direction.

“Like all councils, we’re dealing with financial pressures and a rising demand for services, and we remain focused on delivering value for money, supporting our communities and running the council effectively and efficiently.”

Cabinet will consider the new Council Plan on 9 June, and if endorsed it will be referred to Full Council on 17 June. The city council delivered 95% of its previous plan on or ahead of schedule, and Cabinet will receive a report on progress against the 70 new actions in six months. Full details will be published on the council website.