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The Gloucestershire County Council cabinet met on 23 July 2025, and made decisions on a range of issues, including approving contracts for safety enforcement cameras, structural maintenance, and network services. They also discussed and approved a new approach to adult social care, additional funding for waste management, and a strategy for tackling domestic abuse.
Key Decisions
Highways and Transport
Safety Enforcement Cameras Contract
The cabinet approved a contract with Jenoptik UK Limited for the supply and installation of road safety enforcement cameras and associated infrastructure. The contract, valued at up to £3.99 million over seven years, aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county's roads, with a target of reducing collisions by 50% by 2032. The council will allocate £200,000 annually from the Department for Transport Road Safety Block capital funding towards the project.
Councillor Roger Whyborn, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport & Strategic Highways, sought the approval, and the cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Highways and Transport to determine whether to exercise the two-year extension option and to enter into a service level agreement with the police regarding the safety cameras.
M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme
The cabinet delegated authority to procure highways professional services and meet the costs of statutory undertakers and authorities to support the delivery of the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. This decision allows the council to award a contract to AtkinsRéalis for highways professional services and commission statutory authorities and utility providers to relocate equipment as needed. The total project costs are estimated at £2.432 million.
Councillor Julian Tooke, Cabinet Member for Business, Economic Development, Planning and Infrastructure, sought the delegated authority.
Delivery of Structural Maintenance Works
The cabinet approved the procurement of a contract for carriageway resurfacing, estimated at £192 million over eight years. The contract aims to improve the condition of Gloucestershire's roads, with a focus on performance and social value.
Councillor Joe Harris, Cabinet Member for Highways, highlighted the importance of investment in fixing Gloucestershire's roads. The contract includes carbon reduction plans and ecological statements from bidders, with social value forming at least 15% of the tender evaluation.
Honeybourne Cycle Link Scheme
The cabinet agreed to adopt the role of scheme promoter for the Honeybourne Line Cycle Link Scheme, taking over from Great Western Railway (GWR). They also delegated authority to procure contracts for construction works related to the scheme. The total project costs are estimated at £2.432 million.
Councillor Roger Whyborn sought the delegated authority, noting that the decision supports the council's commitment to active travel and its climate change action plan.
Social Care and Public Health
Adult Social Care Operating Model
The cabinet approved a new Adult Social Care Operating Model, which involves Gloucestershire County Council providing a range of services currently delivered by Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. These services include occupational therapy, reablement assessment, mental health social work, and supported accommodation. The aim is to create a more preventive model of care and improve the pace of change in adult social care.
Councillor Dr Kate Usmar, Cabinet Member for Adults' Support & Independence, sought the cabinet's approval for the changes. The cabinet also delegated authority to conduct a competitive procurement process for domiciliary care services and to terminate agreements with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Provision of Pathway 2 Beds in Gloucestershire Care Homes
The cabinet delegated authority to procure a framework agreement for short-term residential and nursing care, known as Pathway 2 beds, to support hospital discharges. This will allow the council to buy places in care homes to help people recover and return home after a hospital stay.
Councillor Dr Kate Usmar sought the approval, noting that the beds provide short-term care for people not yet ready to return home, supporting recovery and avoiding long-term care.
Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy
The cabinet approved the adoption of the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-28. This strategy outlines the county's response to tackling domestic abuse, as required under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Councillor Paul Hodgkinson, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities & Fire, sought the cabinet's approval. The strategy addresses domestic abuse, stalking, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and child-to-parent abuse.
Procurement of a Suicide Bereavement Support Service
The cabinet delegated authority to procure a contract for a suicide bereavement support service for residents of Gloucestershire. This service aims to provide practical and emotional support to those affected by suicide.
Councillor Paul Hodgkinson sought the approval, noting that funding had been made available by NHS England to commission the service.
Tendering of Support Services for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The cabinet delegated authority to procure a framework agreement for support services for refugees and asylum seekers. This framework will replace existing contracts and enable the council and district councils to commission support services as needed.
Councillor Paul Hodgkinson sought the approval, noting the substantial increase in the number of refugees worldwide and the need for flexible support services.
Other Matters
Framework Procurement for Network Services
The cabinet approved the award of a call-off contract to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT) for the provision of network services. This contract covers the supply of network services for an initial period of three years, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.
Councillor Colin Hay, Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets & Transformation, sought the cabinet's approval.
Re-procurement of Stationery Contract
The cabinet delegated authority to procure a corporate stationery and office supply contract. This contract will replace the existing contract and aims to achieve better value for money.
Councillor Colin Hay sought the cabinet's approval, emphasising the need for officers to consider their habits and behaviours in relation to ordering stationery and supplies.
Grounds Maintenance Services for Schools and Corporate Properties
The cabinet delegated authority to procure a framework agreement for grounds maintenance services for schools and corporate properties. This framework will allow the council and participating schools to award call-off contracts for grounds maintenance services.
Councillor Colin Hay sought the cabinet's approval.
Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund
The cabinet approved a revised governance and decision-making process for the Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF). This fund supports key infrastructure projects that unlock economic growth, create jobs, and deliver housing.
Councillor Julian Tooke sought the cabinet's approval for the revised process.
Youth Justice Plan
The cabinet recommended that the council approve Gloucestershire's Youth Justice Plan 2025/28. This plan sets out the county's approach to youth justice services and aims to reduce the number of young people entering the criminal justice system.
Councillor Ben Evans, Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding & Care, sought the cabinet's recommendation.
Adoption of Gloucestershire County Council's Local Development Guide
The cabinet approved the adoption of Gloucestershire County Council's Local Development Guide 2025. This guide provides information to local planning authorities, developers, and stakeholders about the infrastructure needed to mitigate the impacts of new developments.
Councillor Julian Tooke sought the cabinet's approval for the adoption of the guide.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Adult Social Care Operating Model: Delegated Functions
Recommendations Approved...Gloucestershire County Council will provide occupational therapy, reablement assessment and therapy support, mental health social work, and supported accommodation services, while Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust will continue providing the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service, all starting September 2026, and the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities is authorized to conduct a procurement process for domiciliary care and to modify agreements with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board accordingly.
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Re-procurement of stationery contract
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority to the Assistant Director - Asset Management and Property Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets and Transformation, to conduct a competitive procurement process for a corporate stationery and office supply contract via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Office Supplies IV framework agreement, award the contract to the preferred tenderer, and determine whether to exercise the option to extend the contract term for a further year after the initial four-year period.
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Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund
Recommendations Approved...to approve a revised governance and decision-making process for the Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), delegate authority for its implementation and management, and delegate authority to award loans under the scheme up to £3 million per loan and a total of £9 million over three years.
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Safety Enforcement Cameras Contract
Recommendations Approved...to improve road safety and reduce casualties, the Cabinet approved awarding a contract to Jenoptik UK Limited for the supply and installation of road safety enforcement cameras and associated infrastructure for an initial period of 5 years, with a possible 2-year extension, and allocated £200,000 annually from the DfT Road Safety Block capital funding towards the project.
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M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Procurement of associated professional services and works
Recommendations Approved...to approve awarding a contract to AtkinsRéalis for highways professional services and delegate authority to commission further services and works to support the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme.
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Honeybourne Cycle Link Scheme – Scheme Promoter Responsibilities and Contract Procurement
Recommendations Approved...to adopt the role of Scheme promoter for the Honeybourne Cycle Link Scheme from Great Western Railway and delegate authority to procure and award contracts for construction works related to the scheme.
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Youth Justice Plan 2025/28
Recommendations Approved...to recommend the Youth Justice Plan 2025/28 to Council for approval.
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Delivery of Structural Maintenance Works 2026 to 2034
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, to conduct a competitive process and award a contract for structural maintenance works regarding carriageway resurfacing for an initial four-year period with a four-year extension option.
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The creation of additional school places at Severnbanks Primary School and Henley Bank High School
Recommendations Approved...to approve changes to the Children & Families Capital Programme, adding funding for capital expansion projects at Severnbanks Primary School and Henley Bank High School, and delegating authority for related procurement and funding agreements.
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Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy (2025 - 28)
Recommendations Approved... the Cabinet of Gloucestershire approved the adoption of the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-28, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the Cabinet report, to address domestic abuse and meet the council's duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
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Grounds maintenance services for Schools and corporate properties in Gloucestershire
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority for a competitive procurement process to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for grounds maintenance services at Gloucestershire County Council's corporate properties, interested schools, and external partners, and to award up to six 7-year call-off contracts under that framework for the council's corporate properties.
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Framework Procurement for Network Services
Recommendations Approved...to ensure continued network services for Gloucestershire County Council, the Cabinet approved awarding a contract to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT) for a three-year term, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, under the YPO 01229 Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework.
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Tendering of Support Services for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Recommendations Approved... authority is delegated to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities & Fire, to finalise the procurement strategy, conduct a competitive procurement process, appoint preferred tenderers, and procure call-off contracts for an up to 4-year Framework Agreement relating to the supply of support services for refugees and asylum seekers, with a separate key decision required for any individual call-off contract exceeding £500,000.
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Adoption of Gloucestershire County Council's Local Development Guide 2025
Recommendations Approved... to adopt the Gloucestershire County Council’s Local Development Guide 2025 and delegate authority for preparing and approving topic-specific supplementary guidance notes.
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Procurement of a suicide bereavement support service for residents of Gloucestershire
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to enter into an agreement with NHS Gloucestershire ICB, conduct a procurement process, award a contract, and determine whether to extend the term of the contract for a suicide bereavement support service for residents of Gloucestershire.
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ADULT SOCIAL CARE OPERATING MODEL; DELEGATED FUNCTIONS
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Provision of Pathway 2 Beds in Gloucestershire Care Homes
Recommendations Approved...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults’ Support and Independence, to conduct a competitive procurement process for a multi-provider framework agreement to supply short-term residential and nursing care (Pathway 2 beds) to support hospital discharge, appoint preferred tenderers, award call-off contracts within financial limits, and determine whether to extend those contracts.
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Provision of additional budget to deliver residual waste bulking and transfer services in the Forest of Dean and Cotswold districts.
Recommendations Approved...to allocate additional revenue funding and delegate authority to award contracts for residual waste bulking and haulage services in the Forest of Dean and Cotswold districts, while committing to financial and environmental improvements in those services.
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