Cllr Colin Hay

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.

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided on 10 June 2026 to approve recommendations to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services to procure a multi-supplier Light Touch Open Admission SHaRe Framework. This framework will be used to call-off support services for children with disabilities, floating support, the Holiday Activity Food programme, inclusive services, a crisis and resilience fund, and access to resources for children's social care. The decision includes delegating authority to determine framework extension options, administer the framework, and procure and award call-off contracts.

The Director of Education decided to award Childcare Reforms Local Authority Capital funding and Wraparound Childcare Delivery grant funding. This decision was made on 30/04/2026. The decision was to award grant funding to successful applicants following the Phase 8 application process.

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.

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.