Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements - Consultation Response

March 6, 2026 Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan - Stephen Conway (Cabinet member) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan, Stephen Conway, decided on 06/03/2026 to approve Wokingham Borough Council's response to the Government's consultation on reducing private estate management arrangements.

The Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan, Lindsay Ferris, decided on 04/03/2024 to approve Wokingham Borough Council's response to the Basingstoke and Deane Draft Local Plan Update consultation. This response supports meeting local housing and employment needs, requests further engagement on transport infrastructure and potential new train stations, and supports in principle meeting the needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities.

The Executive Member for Active Travel, Transport and Highways, Paul Fishwick, decided on 18/01/2024 to approve the making of an Amendment Order to the Wokingham Borough Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Stopping, Waiting, Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2023, with minor changes. The decision includes proceeding with most proposed waiting restrictions, with the exception of those in Colemansmoor Road and London Road, Earley, which will be withdrawn or amended.

The Executive decided on 25/06/2026 to note the business activities of Optalis Ltd and ensure ongoing oversight and transparency by incorporating bi-annual reports. Optalis Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company, provides Adult Social Care services and is jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The Executive decided on 28/05/2026 to tender 21 local bus services and recommission enhanced community transport services for a five-year contract period starting April 2027. The decision also includes the release of S106 developer funding and grant funding to support these services, and delegates authority to award contracts.

Full council record

Purpose

To approve the Council's response to the Governments consultation on reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements

Decision

RESOLVED: That the Executive Member for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan agrees that Wokingham Borough Council submits the comments contained in Enclosure 1 as the Council’s response to the Government Consultation “Reducing the Prevalence of Private Estate Management Arrangements” (December 2025).

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - List of Roads.pdf
Appendix D - Councillor Comment and officer response.pdf
Local Bus Service Procurement.pdf
Enc. 1 for Local Bus Service Procurement.pdf
Enc. 3 for Local Bus Service Procurement.pdf
Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements - Consultation Response.pdf
Enc. 1 for Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements - Consultation Response.pdf
1 - MDO July 2026 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1 - SC Consolidated WHG FY25-26 Provisonal Outturn.pdf
Appendix 1a Detailed Profit and Loddon Homes 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1b Detailed Balance Sheet Loddon Homes 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1c Detailed Profit and Loss Berry Brook Homes 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1d Detailed Balance Sheet Berry Brook Homes 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1e Wokingham_Housing_Limited_-_Profit_and_Loss 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1f Wokingham_Housing_Limited_-_Balance_Sheet 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1g WBC__Holdings__Limited_-_Profit_and_Loss 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 1h WBC__Holdings__Limited_-_Balance_Sheet 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 2a - Berry Brook Homes KPI Exception Report Q4.pdf
Appendix 2b - BBH Performance Overview - Q4 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 2c - BBH Compliance Overview - Q4 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 3b - LHL Performance Overview - Q4 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Appendix 4a - 30 Year Financial Plan June 2026 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf
Wokingham Borough Council response to Basingstoke and Deane Draft Local Plan Update consultation.pdf
Appendix B - Scheme Plans.pdf
Wokingham Borough Council Prohibition and Restriction of Stopping Waiting Loading and Parking Pla.pdf
Appendix C.pdf
Shareholders Report Optalis Ltd.pdf
Appendix 3a - Loddon Homes KPI Exception Report Q4.pdf
Appendix 3c - LHL Compliance Overview - Q4 07072026 Executive Briefing.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date6 Mar 2026
Effective from8 Aug 2026
Expected date6 Mar 2026
Originally due6 Mar 2020
Lead officerAndy Glencross