Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 18, 2026

Purpose: To report on Wolverhampton Homes Annual Business Plan, the associated Delivery Plan and monitoring arrangements.

Content: That Council be recommended to approve: 1.    The Wolverhampton Homes Business Plan 2026-2027.   2.    The Wolverhampton Homes Delivery Plan 2026-2027.   3.    The arrangements for monitoring the delivery of the Wolverhampton Homes Business Plan and Delivery Plan.   That Cabinet noted: 1.    That an update on the future of council housing, regulatory compliance, and considerations of Our Future Council would be submitted to Scrutiny Board and Cabinet in 2026, following the recommendations of Cabinet on 23 July 2025 (Social Housing (Regulation) Act – Landlord Services Update) and the report to Scrutiny Board on 21 October 2025 (The Future of Wolverhampton Council Housing).   2.    That a decision about the future of the Arms Length Management Organisation model beyond 2028 must be decided by September 2026, as a new Management Agreement or planning for the return of any, or all services, will require 18 months.