Paul Gittings - Councillor for Reading (Coley)

Councillor Paul Gittings

Labour Coley Deputy Mayor and Lead Councillor for Adult Social Care

Email: paul.gittings@reading.gov.uk

Council: Reading

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Policy Committee (Committee Member) Council - Annual Meeting Adult Social Care, Children's Services and Education Committee (Committee Member) Traffic Management Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Audit and Governance Committee Cycle Forum (Committee Member) Older People's Working Group (Chair) Council (Deputy Mayor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

64 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cycle Forum Committee Member

Cycle Forum - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.30 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 2:00 pm
Older People's Working Group Chair

Older People's Working Group - Friday, 6th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 06, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Deputy Mayor

Council - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 6.30 pm

January 27, 2026, 6:30 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board CANCELLED Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Friday, 16th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 16, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

121 decisions · Page 6 of 25

2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

... recommendations regarding the 2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report were approved, including funding the General Fund revenue outturn balance, providing additional funding support to Brighter Futures for Children, amending the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes, and writing off specified debts.

Recommendations Approved

Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd - Company Closure

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

... to approve the closure of Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd following the completion of all outstanding projects and contractual obligations, as Hampshire County Council is no longer able to provide the necessary support.

Recommendations Approved

Insurance Contract Tender

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...to proceed with an open tender for new insurance contracts, including run-off cover for Brighter Futures for Children, with the aim of having them in place by April 1, 2026, and delegated authority to the Director of Finance to make decisions on policy cover, deductibles, and contract awards.

Recommendations Approved

Food Service Plan 2025-2026

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...the Policy Committee of Reading approved the recommendations for the Food Service Plan for 2025-2026.

Recommendations Approved

Digital and IT Next Generation Operating Model Procurement

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 64

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 121