David Owen
Council: Gloucestershire
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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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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
Tendering of Community and Accommodation Based Support Services for People in Vulnerable Circumstances
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18 September 2024 10.00 am - September 18, 2024
...to delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Delivery, to procure a multi-purchaser/multi-supplier light touch framework agreement for Community and Accommodation Based Support Services for vulnerable individuals, and to manage the framework, including appointing tenderers, periodically re-opening it, and awarding call-off contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Delivery of Gloucestershire electric vehicle charging infrastructure services.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18 September 2024 10.00 am - September 18, 2024
...to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure, they approved using £3,607,000 of grant funding and council contributions to extend an existing contract with Connected Kerb Ltd and procure a 15-year concession contract for Gloucestershire’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Services (GEVIS).
Recommendations Approved
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18 September 2024 10.00 am - September 18, 2024
...to delegate authority to evaluate options for the Highways Term Maintenance Service contract, either extending the existing contract or procuring an alternative delivery model.
Implemented
A38/ A4019 Coombe Hill Junction – Contract Procurement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18 September 2024 10.00 am - September 18, 2024
...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure to procure and award a contract for construction works on the A38/A4019 Coombe Hill Junction Improvements scheme, contingent on the Council owning the land and securing necessary planning permission amendments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 96