Alan Lunt

EDI Strategy 2026-29 - ‘Unity through Inclusion’

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve and adopt the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026–2029, 'Unity through Inclusion', which aims to embed clear, ambitious, and coherent objectives within the council's approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion, establishing a robust framework to guide the development and implementation of strategic objectives, ensuring these objectives are fully integrated into the council's operations and inclusive values.

For Determination

Sandwell Digital Strategy 2025 - 2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve the Sandwell Digital Strategy 2025-2028 and delegate authority to the Executive Director Finance & Transformation to finalise and implement detailed annual delivery plans.

For Determination

SEND Transformation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

... to approve the Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026, which outlines the council's strategy for precautionary treatment of highways during winter to maintain safe passage and comply with statutory obligations.

For Determination

Provision of Mortuary and Pathology Services for the Black Country Coroners Service

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to facilitate the Black Country Coroner's judicial responsibilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Finance and Transformation to undertake a procurement exercise and award a contract for mortuary and pathology services for a four-year term, taking into account equality and diversity implications and the potential for TUPE arrangements in Wolverhampton.

For Determination