Margaret Vartanian

... approved the procurement of a single, integrated contract for a 24/7 high-need supported housing service with housing management for homeless or at-risk men aged 18+ with complex mental health needs at Dame Gertrude Young House.

...the Cabinet approved a new E-bike Enforcement Policy and agreed to implement it for a six-month pilot period, delegating authority for its continuation post-pilot.

...the Cabinet noted the Council Plan Performance Report for Q2 2025/26, which detailed progress on the council plan and operational effectiveness.

...the Cabinet approved the community school admissions arrangements and published admission numbers for the 2027/28 academic year, including the introduction of a children of staff criterion.

...to ensure continued provision of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, the Cabinet approved procuring a new contract via a competitive process for an initial four years, with the option to extend for up to three more years.