James McLaughlin

Council: Sandwell

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Council Staff) Council (Role: Council Staff) Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Council Staff) Planning Committee (Role: Council Staff) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Role: Council Staff) Ethical Standards and Member Development Committee Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board (Role: Council Staff) General Purposes and Arbitration Committee (Role: Council Staff) Cabinet Petitions Committee (Role: Council Staff) Economy, Skills, Transport and Environment Scrutiny Board Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Children's Services and Education Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Appointments and Disciplinary Committee (Role: Officer) Governance and Constitution Review Committee (Role: Officer) Chief Officers Terms and Conditions Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

176 meetings · Page 1 of 36

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Role: Council Staff

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 16, 2026
Cabinet Role: Council Staff

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 11, 2026
Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board Role: Council Staff

Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 10, 2026
Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board Role: Council Staff

Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 05, 2026
Cabinet Role: Council Staff

Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 04, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

131 decisions · Page 9 of 27

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

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

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 176

Average per Month: 7.0

Decisions Recorded: 131