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Cabinet - Wednesday 18th March 2026 10:00am

March 18, 2026 at 10:00 am Cabinet View on council website

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The Staffordshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including a proposal for a new housing development in Tamworth and a review of the council's approach to supporting local businesses. Discussions are also expected to cover the council's ongoing efforts to improve public health services and its plans for managing highway maintenance.

Tamworth Housing Development

A key item on the agenda is a report concerning a proposed housing development in Tamworth. The report pack indicates that this discussion will focus on the potential benefits and challenges associated with the development, which could significantly impact the local area. Further details on the specific proposals and their implications are expected to be outlined.

Local Business Support

The Cabinet is also scheduled to review the council's current strategies for supporting local businesses. This review will likely examine the effectiveness of existing schemes and explore potential new initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and resilience within Staffordshire. The report pack suggests that this discussion will consider how the council can best assist businesses in the current economic climate.

Public Health Services

A review of the council's public health services is also on the agenda. This will involve an examination of current performance, identification of areas for improvement, and consideration of future strategies to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents across Staffordshire. Cabinet Member for Health and Care, Martin Rogerson, will likely be involved in this discussion.

Highway Maintenance

Plans for managing highway maintenance across the county are also set to be discussed. This item will likely cover the council's approach to road repairs, infrastructure improvements, and the allocation of resources for highway operations. Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, Peter Mason, and Cabinet Support Members for Highways (Operations North) and (Operations South), Patrick Allen and Daniel Cecil respectively, are expected to contribute to this discussion.

Other Matters

The report pack also indicates that other items may be presented for discussion, although these are not detailed in the provided information.

Attendees

Profile image for Martin Murray
Martin Murray Acting Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills • Reform UK
Profile image for Hayley Coles
Hayley Coles Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture • Reform UK
Profile image for Janet Higgins
Janet Higgins Cabinet Member for Education and SEND • Reform UK
Profile image for Nicholas Lakin
Nicholas Lakin Cabinet Member for Children and Young People • Reform UK
Profile image for Peter Mason
Peter Mason Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways • Reform UK
Profile image for Andrew Mynors
Andrew Mynors Cabinet Member for Connectivity • Reform UK
Profile image for Martin Rogerson
Martin Rogerson Cabinet Member for Health and Care • Reform UK
Profile image for Anthony Screen
Anthony Screen Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resilience • Reform UK
Profile image for Patrick Allen
Patrick Allen Cabinet Support Member for Highways (Operations North) • Reform UK
Profile image for Daniel Cecil
Daniel Cecil Cabinet Support Member for Highways (Operations South) • Reform UK
Profile image for Marie Shortland
Marie Shortland Cabinet Support Member for Public Health and Integrated Care • Reform UK
Profile image for Philip White
Philip White Leader of the Opposition • Conservative

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Mar-2026 10.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Mar-2026 10.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Decision notice of the meeting held on.pdf
Delegated Decision Schedule.pdf
Highways and Transportation Capital Programme 202627.pdf
Appendix 1 - Highways and Transport Capital Programme 202627.pdf
Appendix 2 - Community Impact Assessment.pdf
Economic Strategy.pdf
Appendix 1 - Economic Strategy.pdf
Appendix 2 - CIA.pdf
Environmental Action Plan.pdf
Appendix 2 - CIA.pdf
Appendix 1 Draft Environmental Action Plan.pdf
Appendix 2- Environmental Action Plan CIA.pdf
Staffordshire County Farms Policy Statement.pdf
Appendix 1 - County Farms Policy Statement.pdf
High Needs Provision Capital Allocations HNPCA Funding 2025-2027.pdf
Appendix 1 - Determination of Grant Funding.pdf
Appendix 2 - HNPCA 2025-26 Grant Spend Guidance.pdf
Appendix 3 - CIA.pdf
Appendix 4 - Consultation Feedback.pdf
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.pdf
Plan.pdf