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
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2023-2024 Gloucestershire Climate Change Strategy - Fifth annual Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to note the progress on the Gloucestershire Climate Change Strategy, including carbon emissions, corporate carbon emission calculations, and planned actions, and to approve the recommendations for the next year.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to note the financial monitoring report for 2024/25, including a forecast underspend, the use of reserves, the creation of a new reserve, the carry-forward of contingency funds, savings delivery, capital expenditure, changes to the capital programme, and prudential indicator monitoring.
Recommendations Approved
English Devolution White Paper
From: Cabinet - Thursday 9 January 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
...to endorse the Leader's response to the Minister of State, committing to local government reorganisation and devolution for Gloucestershire, and delegating authority for further amendments to the response.
Recommendations Approved
Digital Strategy 2024 - 2027
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 4 December 2024 10.00 am - December 04, 2024
...to approve the proposed Digital Strategy for the council, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report, and the Digital Roadmap, as outlined in Appendix 2.
Recommendations Approved
Adults & Children’s IT Social Care Systems Contract Consolidation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 4 December 2024 10.00 am - December 04, 2024
... to award a call-off contract to Liquidlogic Limited for the supply of Adults and Children’s IT Social Care Case Management and Finance Systems for an initial period of five years, with the option to extend for a further two years, and delegated authority to the Director of People and Digital Services to determine whether to exercise the extension.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 96