David Owen
Council: Gloucestershire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Cabinet - Wednesday 18 March 2026 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a wide range of critical local government functions. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the county's response to government devolution invitations, the establishment of a joint programme for local government reorganisation, and strategies for enhancing road safety and public transport networks. The meeting will also address the council's overarching strategy, financial performance, climate change initiatives, and the procurement of essential community equipment and support services.
Cabinet - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council's Cabinet met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss and approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a proposed revenue budget of £697.8 million and a Band D council tax increase of 4.99%. The Cabinet also agreed to adopt Gloucestershire's Multi-Agency School Attendance Strategy 2025-2028 and approved the publication of the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Cabinet - Thursday 9 January 2025 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Gloucestershire County Council met on Thursday 9 January 2025 and endorsed the Leader's response to the English Devolution White Paper, committing to local government reorganisation and devolution for Gloucestershire, and requesting a postponement of county council elections. The Cabinet also approved the draft budget for consultation, which includes a 4.99% Council Tax increase, and made decisions regarding the Adult Social Care Fairer Contributions Policy, the Fire and Rescue Service's duty system, and waste haulage contracts.
Decisions from Meetings
96 decisions · Page 16 of 20
Children & Families Capital Programme Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 29 January 2025 10.00 am - January 29, 2025
...to approve changes to the Children & Families Capital Programme, specifically adding £3.0 million to the New Special School in Gloucester, funded by existing borrowing and a High Needs Provision Capital grant.
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 01, 2026
...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
Proposals for a new day staff duty system at Cinderford and adjustments to the whole time shift patterns to meet the priorities of the Community Risk Management Plan 2022-2026
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 4 December 2024 10.00 am - December 04, 2024
...to approve, subject to funding in the 2025-2026 budget, the introduction of a new day shift staff model at Cinderford fire station and changes to whole-time working shifts to meet the priorities of the Community Risk Management Plan 2022-2026, with a review of the shift pattern changes to be conducted within 6 months of implementation.
Item Called In
Procurement and Award of Contracts for the Bulking and Haulage of Residual Waste
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 4 December 2024 10.00 am - December 04, 2024
...to approve a procurement strategy and delegate authority for awarding contracts for bulking and haulage services for residual waste collected by Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, and Cotswold District Councils.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 96