Councillor Michael Bannister

The Cabinet, County Council recommended to Council the addition of £8.232m to the Capital Programme to fund nursery building replacement projects. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The plan includes replacing 12 buildings, refurbishing one, and removing one, ensuring continuity of provision for nursery-aged children.

Warwickshire Council Cabinet decided on 16/07/2026 to reaffirm the 2015 decision to dispose of surplus land at the former Manor Park School site for an Extra Care Housing scheme. This decision aligns with the objective to increase Extra Care Housing provision in the county.

The Cabinet decided to approve the Commissioning and Funding Plan for Warwickshire's Adult Skills and to authorise the Executive Director for Communities to undertake procurement activity for provision. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The plan includes the allocation of grant funding and authorises agreements for provision.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved recommendations for a financial framework for the 2027-32 Medium Term Financial Strategy refresh on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the emerging financial position, agreed key principles for the strategy, approved proposals for its refresh, noted the legal requirement for a balanced budget, and approved the timetable for agreeing the 2027/28 budget and the 2027-32 Medium Term Financial Strategy.

The Cabinet decided to authorise the Executive Director for Communities to commence a procurement process for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure Professional Services. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet also authorised the Executive Director for Communities to award contracts and enter into agreements with Coventry City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and any other joining authorities.