Ben Evans - Cllr for Gloucestershire

Cllr Ben Evans

Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding & Care

Liberal Democrat Gloucestershire

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 1.30 pm

July 28, 2026, 1:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 10.00 am

July 22, 2026, 10:00 am
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 10.00 am

June 24, 2026, 10:00 am
Constitution Committee Committee Member

Constitution Committee - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 3.00 pm

The Constitution Committee of Gloucestershire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 15 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a discussion on the council's scrutiny structure and a proposed amendment to the Employee Code of Conduct regarding secondary employment.

June 15, 2026, 3:00 pm
Pension Committee Committee Member

Pension Committee - Thursday 11 June 2026 10.00 am

The Pension Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss a range of financial and operational matters concerning the Gloucestershire Pension Fund. Key topics included the external audit plan for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, draft financial statements for the same period, and updates on the Fund's governance and investment performance. The committee also reviewed the Fund's business plan for 2026/27 and considered the implications of new regulatory frameworks.

June 11, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Gloucestershire County Council's response to Government on the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire County Council decided on 10 June 2026 to approve responses for representations to the Secretary of State regarding the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order. The Cabinet agreed to state a preference for a 'new council' model if a single unitary authority is implemented. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to finalise and submit these representations.

Recommendations Approved

SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026

The Gloucestershire Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for a SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement on 10th June 2026. This framework will be used to procure a range of support services for children and young people. The decision authorises the Executive Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care, to conduct a competitive procurement process for this framework.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Council Strategy Action Plan Update, and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report: Q4 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Council Strategy Action Plan Update and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report for 2025/26 on 10th June 2026. This included noting the revenue budget underspend and approving transfers to reserves. Specific actions agreed were the transfer of £1.070 million to the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve and £6.572 million to the Risk and Opportunities Reserve.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Green Skills Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the Gloucestershire Green Skills Strategy 2026-2030 on 10 June 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, to implement the strategy and participate in the Federated Faculty. The strategy includes convening the Gloucestershire Green Skills Faculty, supporting the establishment of a Gloucestershire Retrofit Centre of Excellence, delivering the Gloucestershire Green Skills Pledge, and developing Green Skills Pathways.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Gloucestershire E-Scooter Trial Extension and proposed procurement for combined E-scooter & E-Bike Scheme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the e-scooter contract for 12 months and delegate authority to procure a joint e-scooter and e-bike scheme. This decision was made on June 10th, 2026. The approved actions include modifying the current e-scooter contract with Voi Ltd and conducting a competitive procurement process for the new joint scheme.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings attended
61
Average per month
2.0
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
68