Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Medium-Term Financial Strategy and Draft Budget 2026/27

  Recommendations Approved

  ...the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and Draft Budget for 2026/27 were approved, including recommendations for budget growth, efficiency and income generation proposals, fees and charges, and capital programme allocations for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account.

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• Scrutiny Review - Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board - Recommendations

  Recommendations Approved

  ...approved recommendations aimed at strengthening community cohesion by improving access to English language courses, creating a community asset map, and promoting inclusive events.

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• Delegation of powers to approve major transport schemes to the Black Country Joint Executive Committee

  Recommendations Approved

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• Drug Strategy Grant: Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG)

  For Determination

  ...approved the distribution of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement Grant (DATRIG) for substance misuse treatment and recovery, and for Individual Placement and Support (IPS), for the financial years 2026/27 to 2028/29, and approved variations to the Adult Alcohol and Drug Service Contract to fund additional enhanced provision.

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• Determination of Admission Arrangements for Sandwell's Community and Voluntary controlled schools 2027/2028

  For Determination

  ...the admission arrangements for Sandwell's community and voluntary controlled schools for the 2027/2028 academic year were determined.

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• Tenant Engagement Strategy

  For Determination

  ...the Tenant Engagement Strategy was approved, outlining how the council will listen to, involve, and work with tenants to shape their homes and communities.

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• The re-commissioning of Sandwell Community Dementia Service

  For Determination

  ... approved the recommissioning of the Sandwell Community Dementia Service through a competitive procurement process for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further two years, to be funded within the existing Better Care Fund budget.

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Attendees

Councillor Jag Singh Labour • Blackheath

Councillor Kerrie Carmichael Leader of the Council • Labour • Blackheath

Councillor Keith Allcock Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways • Labour • Newton

Councillor Harnoor Bhullar Cabinet Member for Education • Labour • Old Warley

Councillor Suzanne Hartwell  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community •  Labour •  Oldbury

Councillor Peter Hughes  Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Infrastructure •  Labour and Co-operative •  Wednesbury North

Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE Cabinet Member for Business and Skills • Labour • Tipton Green

Councillor Paul Moore Statutory Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources • Labour • Hateley Heath

Councillor Vicki Smith Cabinet Member for Housing • Labour • Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Councillor Jackie Taylor Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing • Labour and Co-operative • Greets Green and Lyng

Councillor Mohammed Jalal Uddin Cabinet Member for Children and Families • Labour • Soho and Victoria

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