Cllr Dr Kate Usmar
Email: Kate.Usmar@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Council: Gloucestershire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Wednesday 22 April 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to discuss and approve several key initiatives aimed at strengthening the council's future. Significant decisions included the approval of the Stronger Futures
programme, the adoption of Gloucestershire's Local Growth Plan, and the closure of Great Western Court Reablement Unit.
County Council - Wednesday 25 March 2026 10.00 am
The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 25 March 2026 was set to discuss a range of significant issues, including the county's potential involvement in a Foundation Strategic Authority, the expansion of renewable energy, and the financial strategy for the coming years. The meeting's agenda also included several motions addressing key local concerns such as support for farmers, men's mental health, highway maintenance, and councillor allowances.
Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 1.30 pm
The Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive plan for population health and strategic commissioning for the next five years. The meeting was also set to include updates on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the ongoing delivery of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the county's response to government invitations on local government reorganisation and the establishment of a joint programme for this purpose. The Cabinet also approved a new strategy for public transport, a plan for safer roads and community 20mph zones, and a comprehensive climate change report.
Appointments Committee - Monday 2 March 2026 2.00 pm
The Appointments Committee of Gloucestershire County Council met on Monday 2 March 2026 and resolved to recommend the adoption of the revised Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27 to the Full Council. The meeting also saw the appointment of Councillor Lisa Spivey as the new Chair of the committee.
Decisions from Meetings
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Draft 2026/27 Budget for Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025
... to approve for consultation and scrutiny the draft 2026/27 budget document, including revenue, capital, and Dedicated School Grant budgets for 2026/27-2029/30, and the consultation questionnaire, and to undertake a 5-week public consultation on the draft budget.
Recommendations Approved
Development of the Coombe Hill Site
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025
... to approve the development of the Coombe Hill site to include a new Fire and Rescue Service training facility, highways depot, care home, and residential housing, along with associated financial and procedural approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Holiday Activity and Food Programme 2026-28
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025
...to approve the acceptance of a grant award from the Department for Education and procure a contract for the continued supply and delivery of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme for the period of April 2026-March 2029, subject to receiving a grant determination letter confirming £1,655,070 per annum of funding.
Recommendations Approved
Extension of Household Recycling Centre contract with Ubico
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025
...authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet lead for Nature, Climate and Waste Reduction, to extend the council's contract with Ubico Ltd for Household Recycling Centre Management Services for two years, commencing August 7th, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am - December 03, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the Quarter 2 forecast for the 2025/26 Revenue and Capital Budgets, approved a £2.668 million underspend, a £63.019 million use of reserves, £24.985 million in savings, a £32.263 million reprofiling of the capital budget, and £2.230 million in funding changes, and noted the Council's performance and risks.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 54