Purpose

To agree the appointment of Sadie East and
Serita Kwofie as Directors of i4B and FWH for a period of three
years.

To note that Peter Gadsdon stood down as Director of i4B and FWH as
of 31 March 2025.

To agree the increase of Directors from 4 to 6 reflect the growth
of the companies.

Content

In considering the report Cabinet noted the
comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4b & First
Wave Housing Boards) thanking the outgoing Board members for their
valued contributions and commitment during their term of office and
in support of the proposed appointment of the new Directors &
non-executive Directors outlined in the report, given the
combination of experience and expertise it was felt they would
continue to provide in the ongoing management of both Boards.
 
Having noted the recruitment process
undertaken, Cabinet RESOLVED to:
 
(1)      
Approve the appointment of Waqar Ahmed and Mannie Ketley as
non-executive, independent Directors of i4B and FWH for a period of
three years from 1 September 2025.
 
(2)      
Approve the appointment of Sadie East and Serita Kwofie as senior
council officer Directors of i4B and FWH for a period of three
years from 4 August 2025 and Nicole Jarrett-Francis as a senior
council officer Director of i4B and FWH for a period of three years
from 1 October 2025.
 
(3)      
Note that Peter Gadsdon had stepped down as a Director of i4B and
FWH as of 31 March 2025 following his retirement from the council,
that Melanie Smith would step down as a Director on 30 September
2025 when she retired from the council, and that Akintoye
Doruwoju would step down as a Director
from 1 September 2025, following the end of his term of
appointment.
 
(4)      
Note the increase in number of Directors of i4B and FWH from five
to seven to reflect the growth of the companies.
 
Eligible for call-in: Yes
 
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on
Monday 4 August 25