The Head of Housing & Strategic Planning approved the award of a contract to Richard Wood Associates for Independent Expert Advisory Services for the West of England Spatial Development Strategy. This decision was made on 27/08/2026. The contract will run from its commencement date to 31 December 2028.

The Director of Strategy approved the wording of a consultation document regarding the expansion of the West of England Combined Authority to include North Somerset Council. This decision was made on 12 February 2026.

The Executive Director of Transport approved the extension of Task Orders for 10 Cost Managers working under the Turner & Townsend CCS Call-Off Contract until March 2027. This decision was made on 17/04/2026.

The Director of Stakeholders and Partnerships, in consultation with the Joint Regional Directors Forum, agreed the £4.5m staffing and programme management for the Creative Places Growth Fund. This decision was made on 08/06/2026.

The Executive Director of Transport approved a revised construction completion milestone for the Kingswood Town Centre Links scheme, extending final completion to 31 March 2026. This decision was made on 18/05/2026.

The Director of Delivery & Operations, in consultation with Unitary Authority Directors, approved the award of eight Made Smarter South West grant funding applications totalling £122,331.61. This decision was made on 27/08/2026.