Karen Grinsell - Councillor for Solihull (Shirley East)

Councillor Karen Grinsell

Conservative Shirley East Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Children and Education

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 26th May 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday 14th April 2026 5.30 pm

April 14, 2026, 5:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 9th April 2026 6.00 pm

April 09, 2026, 6:00 pm
CPH Children and Education Decision Session Committee Member

CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 24th March 2026 6.00 pm

March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 12th March 2026 6.00 pm

March 12, 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