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 9 of 12
City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement Rebase - financial year 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to accept an additional £2 million in West Midlands City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement funding and delegate authority for its allocation to highway maintenance and local network improvement projects.
For Determination
Recommissioning of Family Hubs
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to ensure the continued provision of Family Hub services from April 1, 2026, the Cabinet delegated authority for awarding new contracts, managing related land and property documentation, approving contract variations related to specific grant funding, and authorizing a procurement exemption if an insufficient number of tenders are received.
For Determination
Collaborative Working Agreement – Sandwell Public Health & Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to allow the Director of Public Health, in consultation with relevant council members and officers, to negotiate and enter into a new Collaborative Working Agreement with Sandwell West Birmingham NHS Trust for the provision of public health services within specified financial limits.
For Determination
Tree Maintenance Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
... to procure a 4-year framework contract for tree maintenance services, appointing at least three contractors to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Sandwell's trees.
For Determination
West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, Combined Authority Roads
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025
...to allow the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, to consent to the submission and laying of an order amending the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 to remove the designation of Combined Authority Roads, thereby resolving a discrepancy with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and enabling the WMCA to fully utilize its powers regarding Key Network Roads.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 57