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Cabinet - Thursday, 10th September, 2026 5.30 pm

September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm Cabinet View on council website

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The Cabinet of Forest of Dean Council was scheduled to consider a range of reports, including performance and financial updates, as well as new health and safety policies. The meeting was also scheduled to include an introduction to a new product range and address public and member questions.

Introduction of Forest Linkline & Cotswold Careline Product Range

Councillor Dave Tradgett, Cabinet Member for Property and Projects, was scheduled to present report F.792, which concerned the introduction of the James Watch to Forest Linkline & Cotswold Careline product range. This range likely relates to services provided to residents, potentially involving assistive technology or community support.

Health and Safety Policies

Councillor Adrian Birch, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to present report HPS.172 regarding health and safety policies. This report would have outlined the council's approach to ensuring the well-being of its staff and the public in its operations.

Quarter Performance Report - Period One

Also presented by Councillor Adrian Birch, report HPS.173 was scheduled to provide the Quarter One performance report. This would have detailed the council's achievements and progress against its objectives during the first quarter of the financial year.

Financial Performance Report - Period One

Councillor Andy Moore, Cabinet Member for Finance, was scheduled to present the financial performance report for Period One (report F.793). This would have offered an overview of the council's financial standing and expenditure during the initial period.

Forward Plan

The Cabinet was scheduled to note the forward plan, which outlines future council business and decisions. This document helps to provide transparency on upcoming council priorities and activities.

Public and Member Questions

The agenda indicated that the meeting was scheduled to consider questions from members of the public and from non-executive members of the council. This provides an opportunity for scrutiny and engagement on council matters.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jackie Fraser
Councillor Jackie Fraser Cabinet Member for Environment Green Party Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Profile image for Councillor Andy Moore
Councillor Andy Moore Deputy Leader of the Council, Cabinet Member for Finance Green Party Newnham
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Birch
Councillor Adrian Birch Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy and Built Environment Green Party Tidenham
Profile image for Councillor Johnathan Lane
Councillor Johnathan Lane Cabinet Member for Economy Green Party Tidenham
Profile image for Councillor Chris McFarling
Councillor Chris McFarling Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency Green Party St Briavels
Andy Barge
Gemma Moreing
Nigel Brinn
Andrew Knott
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Dale
Councillor Jackie Dale Cabinet Member for Thriving Communities Green Party Pillowell
Julie Jones
Helen Clarke
Profile image for Councillor Dave Tradgett
Councillor Dave Tradgett Cabinet Member for Property and Projects Green Party Longhope & Huntley
Leanne Drew
Tanya Alexander
Amy Kemmett

Topics

health and safety Cabinet Forward Plan Forest Linkline & Cotswold Careline product range Quarter One performance report financial performance report for Period One

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 10th-Sep-2026 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 10th-Sep-2026 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 10th-Sep-2026 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

HPS.172 Annex B SIAT - Delegated Responsibility.pdf
HPS.173 Performance Report 2026-27 Quarter One.pdf
HPS.173 Annex A - Performance Report.pdf
HPS.173 Annex B Corporate Plan Action Tracker.pdf
F.793 2026-27 Q1 Financial Perf Monitoring report v1.pdf
F.793 Annex A - Capital Programme 2025-26.pdf
HPS.172 Annex C Health Safety Policy Approval Process.pdf
F.792 Introduction of the James Watch to the Forest Linkline and Cotswold Careline product range_Cab.pdf
F.792 Annex A_James Watch_Fees charges amendment.pdf
HPS.172 Cabinet Report - Delegated Responsibilty.pdf
HPS.172 Annex A Health Safety Delegated Responsibility Framework.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Forward Plan 27 August 2026.pdf