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 8 of 16

CPH Children and Education Decision Session CANCELLED

CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 15th April 2025 6.00 pm

3 attendees, 0 documents, 0 media files

April 15, 2025
Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 15th April 2025 6.00 pm

April 15, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Thursday 10th April 2025 6.00 pm

April 10, 2025
Council

Council - Tuesday 8th April 2025 5.30 pm

April 08, 2025
CPH Children and Education Decision Session

CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Monday 31st March 2025 6.00 pm

March 31, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

111 decisions · Page 1 of 23

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

Pride in Place Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026

...approved the Council's participation in the UK government's Pride in Place Programme as the local accountable body, and the appointment of an independent Neighbourhood Chair and Neighbourhood Board for Chelmsley Wood East.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account Estimates and Rent Increases 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Thursday 12th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 12, 2026

...approved the Housing Revenue Account budget for 2026/27, including rent increases for dwelling and garage rents, and the management fee payable to Solihull Community Housing.

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 111