B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Geotechnical Remediation – Additional Works at Sites 1a and 2
August 11, 2026 Cabinet Member - Highways (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Highways commissioned additional construction works at B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Sites 1a and 2 by amending the existing contract with Montel Civil Engineering Ltd. This decision was made on 11/08/2026.
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Ann James, Executive Director for Children's Services, approved the commissioning of a 23-month Pause Programme delivery contract to the Nelson Trust and a licence fee to Pause for Change. This decision was made on 29th May 2026. The programme supports women who have experienced recurrent removals of their children.
Cabinet approved the allocation of substance use grant funding for 2026-2029, including a modification to the contract with Via Care Ltd for drug and alcohol treatment services. This decision was made on 20th May 2026. The funding will also support the Youth Support Service and the Employment and Skills Hub.
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Sarah Scott, Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities, awarded a three-year contract for adult social care provider support and engagement services to Gloucestershire Care Providers Association. This decision was made on 26th August 2026.
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Purpose
To seek delegated authority to procure highways services and construction phase works, through the existing construction contract in place with Montel Civil Engineering Ltd, in relation to Forest Road, Lydney Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme.
Decision
That the Cabinet Member for Highways rejects the alternative options and takes the recommended decision to:
Commission additional construction works at B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Sites 1a and 2 by making an amendment to the existing contract scope with Montel Civil Engineering Ltd for the B4234 Forest Road Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme
For the reasons set out in the report.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |