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• Implications of Oxfordshire Local Government Reorganisation Proposals

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Policy Committee of Reading approved recommendations to note interim proposals for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire, request a boundary modification between Reading and West Berkshire, authorize the Chief Executive to undertake necessary activities to inform and evidence the request, and present the request to Council for approval before submission to the government in November 2025.

• Simpler Recycling - Glass Collections from kerbside

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the committee approved recommendations for a fortnightly kerbside glass collection service using boxes, development of a detailed business case, a tender exercise for vehicles, and noted the long vehicle delivery times.

• Exclusion of the Press and Public

  Recommendations Approved

• Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd - Company Closure

  Recommendations Approved

  ... to approve the closure of Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd following the completion of all outstanding projects and contractual obligations, as Hampshire County Council is no longer able to provide the necessary support.

• 2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report

  Recommendations Approved

  ... recommendations regarding the 2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report were approved, including funding the General Fund revenue outturn balance, providing additional funding support to Brighter Futures for Children, amending the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes, and writing off specified debts.

• Insurance Contract Tender

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to proceed with an open tender for new insurance contracts, including run-off cover for Brighter Futures for Children, with the aim of having them in place by April 1, 2026, and delegated authority to the Director of Finance to make decisions on policy cover, deductibles, and contract awards.

• Food Service Plan 2025-2026

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Policy Committee of Reading approved the recommendations for the Food Service Plan for 2025-2026.

• Update on Projects Funded by 15% Local Community Infrastructure Levy

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Policy Committee of Reading approved the recommendations to note the progress on projects benefiting from the 15% local Community Infrastructure Levy.

• Digital and IT Next Generation Operating Model Procurement

  Recommendations Approved

• Brighter Futures for Children Ltd - Waiver for Articles

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the recommendations regarding the waiver of certain requirements of the Articles of Association for Brighter Futures for Children Ltd, the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Resources for company closure matters, and other miscellaneous issues were approved, in anticipation of the company's closure following the transfer of Children's Services back to the Council.

• Managed Stores Procurement 2025

  Recommendations Approved

  ...to approve the recommendations to grant delegated authority for the procurement and award of a contract for Managed Stores, with a potential value of £14m over 7 years, to ensure the continued supply of materials for Housing Repairs and Property Services, and potentially other council services.

Attendees

Councillor Liz Terry Leader of the Council Labour and Co-operative · Coley

Councillor Micky Leng Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Planning & Assets Labour · Whitley

Adele Barnett-Ward Lead Councillor for Leisure & Culture Labour · Thames

Councillor Rachel Eden Lead Councillor for Education & Public Health Labour and Co-operative · Whitley

Ellie Emberson Lead Councillor for Corporate Services & Resources Labour · Coley

Councillor John Ennis Lead Councillor for Climate Strategy and Transport Labour · Southcote

Councillor Paul Gittings Mayor Labour · Coley

Councillor Wendy Griffith Lead Councillor for Children Labour · Battle

Councillor Kaisa Nikulina Green Party · Katesgrove

Karen Rowland Lead Councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety Labour · Abbey

Councillor Raj Singh Conservative Group Leader Conservative · Kentwood

Councillor Anne Thompson Liberal Democrat Group Leader Liberal Democrats · Tilehurst

Councillor Rob White Green Group Leader Green Party · Park

Councillor Matt Yeo Lead Councillor for Housing Labour · Caversham

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