Mark Parker - Councillor for Solihull (Shirley East)

Councillor Mark Parker

Conservative Shirley East Cabinet Portfolio Holder - Housing

Email: mark.parker@solihull.gov.uk

Council: Solihull

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) CPH Housing Decision Session (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Resources & Delivering Value Scrutiny Board (Committee Member) Economic Development, Managed Growth and Skills Scrutiny Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

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 Housing Decision Session Committee Member

CPH Housing Decision Session - Tuesday 17th March 2026 6.00 pm

March 17, 2026, 6:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 12th March 2026 6.00 pm

March 12, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

77 decisions · Page 2 of 16

Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2026/27 – 2028/29

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

...the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2028/29, along with the Capital Strategy and recommendations for fees and charges, were approved.

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

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

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: 58

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 77