Helen Purnell - Councillor for Bracknell Forest (Easthampstead & Wildridings)

Councillor Helen Purnell

Labour Party Easthampstead & Wildridings Cabinet Member for the Environment, Community and Housing (Deputy Leader and Vice-chair of the Cabinet)

Email: helen.purnell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Council: Bracknell Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Joint Waste Disposal Board (Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Licensing and Safety Committee (Committee Member) Environment and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Bracknell Forest Councillor) Council (Committee Member) Governance & Audit Committee Berkshire Prosperity Board (Substitute) Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee Executive Licensing Panel Disability Access Advisory Panel Planning Committee Code of Conduct Panel Overview and Scrutiny Commission

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

79 meetings · Page 11 of 16

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 12 November 2024 6.30 pm

November 12, 2024
Licensing and Safety Committee

Licensing and Safety Committee - Thursday, 24 October 2024 7.30 pm

October 24, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 October 2024 6.30 pm

October 15, 2024
Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Thursday, 10 October 2024 6.30 pm

October 10, 2024
Joint Waste Disposal Board

Joint Waste Disposal Board - Thursday, 19 September 2024 10.00 am

September 19, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

97 decisions · Page 1 of 20

Revenue Budget 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...recommend to the Council a Net Revenue Budget of £131.618m and a Council Tax level for 2026/27, including a 4.99% increase and a £50 discount for eligible households.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Programme 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...recommend to Council the approval of a £12.830m General Fund Capital Programme for 2026/27, funded by £8.051m of Council resources and £4.779m externally, alongside an additional £1m for self-financing Invest to Save schemes and the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29.

Recommendations Approved

Out of Borough Property Investments – Strategic Asset Management Strategy Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

...the findings of the review of out-of-borough investment properties were noted, the recommendations for managing the portfolio to support the Council's long-term financial position were approved, and it was agreed that any plans for out-of-borough asset disposal would require further Cabinet approval.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement for Transformation Partner

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 6.30 pm - February 10, 2026

... approved the commencement of a procurement to appoint a single transformation partner through the ESPO Consultancy Services 664_25 framework, with a two-phase contract structure and delegated authority for Phase 1 contract award and management to the Chief Executive.

Recommendations Approved

Council Plan Overview Report - Q2

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...noted the council's performance for July to September 2025 and agreed the recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 79

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 97