Alex Thompson
Council: Sandwell
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
109 decisions · Page 4 of 22
Recommissioning of Family Hubs
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to ensure the continued provision of Family Hub services from April 1, 2026, the Cabinet delegated authority for awarding new contracts, managing related land and property documentation, approving contract variations related to specific grant funding, and authorizing a procurement exemption if an insufficient number of tenders are received.
For Determination
Quarter 1 Budget Monitoring 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...the Cabinet of Sandwell received the financial monitoring position as of June 30, 2025 (Quarter 1) and referred it to the Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board for consideration and comment.
For Determination
Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street and Cranford Street, Smethwick - Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to secure the regeneration of the Grove Lane area, the council will take necessary action, including the potential use of compulsory purchase powers, to acquire land at Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street, and Cranford Street in Smethwick.
For Determination
Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028, which outlines Sandwell's strategic priorities and 3-year pledges for Children We Care For and Care Experienced Young People across key areas such as education, health, quality of care, and preparation for adulthood.
For Determination
Street Lighting Improvement Programme Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation, to prepare tender documentation, conduct a compliant procurement process and award a contract for a Street Lighting Improvement Programme.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 3.6
Decisions Recorded: 109