David Owen
Council: Gloucestershire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet met to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27, performance and risk monitoring, and several contracts and framework agreements. The Cabinet approved the draft budget for consultation, noted the forecast underspend for the current financial year, and approved the extension or procurement of contracts related to waste management, children's services, and property maintenance. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the development of the Coombe Hill site for a fire and rescue training facility, highways depot, care home, and residential housing.
Cabinet - Wednesday 19 November 2025 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council's Cabinet met on 19 November 2025, and agreed to support the proposal for a single unitary authority for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, and to submit this proposal to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Cabinet also discussed public questions regarding the local government reorganisation. Finally, the Cabinet agreed to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting to discuss exempt information.
Cabinet - Monday 3 November 2025 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategy for the next four years, and improvements to the county's transport network. They agreed to put forward two proposals for local government reorganisation to the council, approved a new council strategy, and agreed to continue funding the development of a mass rapid transit business case for Gloucestershire.
Cabinet - Wednesday 17 September 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council cabinet met on 17 September 2025, and approved measures including a new councillor-led grant scheme, the 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Duty Report, and a plan to procure a body removal service for the coroner. They also discussed and approved the financial performance and risks, participation in a SEND partnership programme, and a highways construction framework.
Cabinet - Wednesday 23 July 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council cabinet met on 23 July 2025, and made decisions on a range of issues, including approving contracts for safety enforcement cameras, structural maintenance, and network services. They also discussed and approved a new approach to adult social care, additional funding for waste management, and a strategy for tackling domestic abuse.
Decisions from Meetings
96 decisions · Page 14 of 20
To consider and approve the updated Gloucestershire School Places Strategy (SPS) 2025 - 2030 and its Implementation Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 5 March 2025 10.00 am - March 05, 2025
...to approve the updated Gloucestershire School Places Strategy (SPS) 2025 - 2030 and its Implementation Plan, which will inform future school capital programme priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Re-tender of contracts for Gloucestershire Adult and Young Carers Support
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 5 March 2025 10.00 am - March 05, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Executive Directors of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing & Communities and Children's Services, in consultation with relevant Cabinet Members, to conduct a competitive procurement process for two lots regarding the provision of support for adult carers and children/young adult carers, awarding the contracts to preferred tenderers, and determining whether to extend the initial five-year contract term by up to two years.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025/26 to 2028/29
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to recommend the final Medium Term Financial Strategy revenue and capital budget for 2025/26-2028/29, including a revenue budget of £659.632 million and a band D council tax of £1,679.65, to the County Council, along with inflationary uplifts for adult, children, and public health services.
Recommendations Approved
Use of Dedicated Schools Grant 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to approve the distribution and use of the Dedicated Schools Grant for 2025/26, as outlined in paragraphs 80-86 of the report, subject to final approval at the Council budget meeting on February 21, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
School Admissions Arrangements for the 2026/27 Academic Year for Community (C) and Voluntary Controlled (VC) Schools
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to approve the school co-ordination and admission arrangements for the 2026/2027 academic year, including a reduction in the Published Admission Number (PAN) for Fairford Primary School and Foxmoor Primary School.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 96