Priya Patel
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Executive - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Executive of Wokingham Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 30 July 2026 to discuss a range of matters, including housing, finance, and environmental initiatives. Key topics on the agenda include the procurement of supported accommodation for young people, updates on the Barkham Solar Farm project, and the Renters' Rights Act.
Council - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 23 July 2026 included a significant number of public questions covering a range of local issues, from planning and infrastructure to environmental concerns. The meeting also featured discussions on the progress of the Social Care Future initiative and the council's treasury management outturn for the 2025/26 financial year.
Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Wokingham Borough Council Executive met on Thursday 25 June 2026, approving a range of key decisions including the award of contracts for specialist SEND resource bases and units, the retention of Shute End as the council's headquarters for the next decade, and the commencement of a new local plan. The Executive also considered and approved updates to the Community Infrastructure Levy charges, partnership arrangements for the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy, and procurement for A4 bus infrastructure improvements. Financial reports for the outturn of the 2025/26 revenue and capital programmes were noted, alongside treasury management outturn for the same period.
Decisions from Meetings
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Resource Base/Unit Contract Award
From: Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Executive decided to approve the award of contracts and Service Level Agreements for six specialist SEND Resource Bases and SEND Units. This decision was made on 25/06/2026. The approved actions include awarding contracts to three academy trusts and Service Level Agreements to three maintained schools for a five-year period from September 2026 to August 2031.
Recommendations Approved
Future Headquarters Provision
From: Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Executive decided to approve that Wokingham Council retains Shute End offices as its main headquarters for 10 years until 2036. The Council will manage the operation of the asset in line with the approved Medium Term Financial Plan. No further substantive feasibility work on the Future Headquarters project will be undertaken until directed by the Executive.
Recommendations Approved
Community Infrastructure Levy: Partial Review
From: Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Executive decided to note the content of the Optalis Ltd stakeholder update and ensure ongoing oversight by incorporating bi-annual reports into its regular reporting cycle. This decision was made on 25/06/2026.
The Executive decided to authorise the publication and consultation on a Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. They also authorised the Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan, to agree consultation documents, appoint an independent examiner, make necessary changes following consultation, and submit all documents for examination. This decision was made on 25/06/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Local Plan: Notice of intention to commence and plan making activity
From: Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Executive decided to approve the commencement of a new local plan and the publication of a notice of intention to commence by 30 June 2026. The Executive also approved the local plan timetable and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing and Partnerships and the Local Plan, to update and publish the timetable, agree commencement of consultations, and approve submission documents for statutory gateways.
Recommendations Approved
Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS): Partnership, Pre-Inception Funding and Interim Governance Arrangements
From: Executive - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 25, 2026
The Executive approved the establishment of a Thames Valley partnership for a Spatial Development Strategy. They also approved pre-inception funding and interim governance arrangements. Bracknell Forest Council will act as the accountable body for funds and host any appointed staff.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 49
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 101