Councillor Mark Parker

...the Cabinet approved changes to the Collaboration Agreement concerning West Midlands Trains due to its nationalisation, allowing the Council's nominated member on the West Midlands Rail Limited board to vote in favour of these necessary updates.

...to support the delivery of the Council's priorities, the Cabinet approved recommendations to note the progress of external funding applications for Projects A and B, and to delegate authority to the relevant Director to sign contractual arrangements if the funding applications are successful.

...to facilitate the Mell Square Redevelopment, the Cabinet reconfirmed the use of statutory powers to appropriate land for planning purposes, approved engaging with third parties before using powers to address their rights, approved using powers to override third party interests, delegated authority to implement these recommendations, and delegated authority to adjust the boundary of the Morrisons lease.

...to progress Phase 2 of the Kingshurst Village Centre Regeneration project, the Cabinet approved further design work, endorsed the relocation of Solihull Community Housing to the new Community, Health and Retail building, and delegated authority to the Director of Economy and Infrastructure to continue Full Business Case preparation.