Councillor Karen Grinsell
Email: karen.grinsell@solihull.gov.uk
Council: Solihull
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
77 meetings · Page 1 of 16
CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 24th March 2026 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
111 decisions · Page 2 of 23
Business Rates – Discretionary Rate Relief
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026
...approved the updated Discretionary Rate Relief Policy for 2026/27, which includes new schemes for Supporting Small Businesses and Pubs and Live Music Venues, and the ending of the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief.
Recommendations Approved
Dedicated Schools Grant Management Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026
... approved the 2025/26 Dedicated Schools Grant management plan to 2031/32, noting the severe financial impact of the forecast cumulative deficit and allocating funds for a Local SEND Reform Plan.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Update as at 31 December 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026
... approved the current financial position and actions being taken to address budget variances, noted budget adjustments, approved the contribution of the favourable outturn variance to the Consolidated Risk Reserve, noted the position on the disposal of land at Hallmeadow Road, approved the temporary use of the Consolidated Risk Reserve, and approved the HRA forecast outturn.
Recommendations Approved
Community Information and Advice Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026
...approve the procurement and award of a contract for Community Information and Advice Services, with a revised model focusing on local, accessible, and digitally supported delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Leaders Report - Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026/27 – 2028/29
From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026
...approved the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29, recommended a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, and set the budget for 2026/27 at £244.357 million, all for approval by Full Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 77
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 111