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

62 decisions · Page 1 of 13

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

Allocation of Substance Use Grant Funding (Public Health Grant) 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 20 May 2026 10.00 am - May 20, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided on 20/05/2026 to approve the allocation of substance use grant funding for 2026-2029. This approval included modifying the contract with Via Care Ltd for additional services, allocating £162,440 to the Youth Support Service for an additional staff member, and allocating £495,751 to the Employment and Skills Hub for employment support for individuals with substance use disorders.

Recommendations Approved

Tailored Learning and Adult Skills Programme for 2026/2027

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 20 May 2026 10.00 am - May 20, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided to approve recommendations for the Tailored Learning and Adult Skills Programme for 2026/2027 on 20/05/2026. The decision allows the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, to enter into a funding agreement with the Department for Education, conduct a light-touch competitive procurement for adult learning services, and award resulting contracts. These actions include securing £2,734,701 in funding, procuring services such as First Steps and Employability provision, and awarding contracts with initial periods of up to 12 months, with options for extension.

Recommendations Approved

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

Gloucestershire Council's Cabinet decided to approve and publish the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 on 22 April 2026. The plan sets out how the service will allocate resources and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.

Recommendations Approved

To model and review the service options for Great Western Court Reablement Unit

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided to approve the closure of Great Western Court. They also declared the site surplus to requirements and will reinvest staffing budgets and resources into home-based reablement and prevention services. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director – Asset Management and Property Services to dispose of the site.

Recommendations Approved

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.
62