Councillor Anne Thompson

2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

... 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.

Recommendations Approved

Simpler Recycling - Glass Collections from kerbside

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Managed Stores Procurement 2025

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Brighter Futures for Children Ltd - Waiver for Articles

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Contribution to Reading of Sir John Madejski and Supporters Trust at Reading

From: Council - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 24, 2025

Recommendations Approved