Frances Howie
Council: Sandwell
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 8 of 12
Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street and Cranford Street, Smethwick - Compulsory Purchase Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to secure the regeneration of the Grove Lane area, the council will take necessary action, including the potential use of compulsory purchase powers, to acquire land at Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street, and Cranford Street in Smethwick.
For Determination
Street Lighting Improvement Programme Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation, to prepare tender documentation, conduct a compliant procurement process and award a contract for a Street Lighting Improvement Programme.
For Determination
Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028, which outlines Sandwell's strategic priorities and 3-year pledges for Children We Care For and Care Experienced Young People across key areas such as education, health, quality of care, and preparation for adulthood.
For Determination
Quarter 1 Budget Monitoring 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...the Cabinet of Sandwell received the financial monitoring position as of June 30, 2025 (Quarter 1) and referred it to the Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board for consideration and comment.
For Determination
Child Friendly Sandwell Discovery Phase Report and Priority Theme Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to endorse the Council's commitment to becoming a Child Friendly borough by approving priority themes of 'Safe and Secure', 'Family and Belonging', and 'Equal and Included', alongside organisational themes of Communication, Culture, Leadership, and Co-operation, and to authorize the preparation and approval of an action plan to support the program's development and delivery.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 57