Shokat Lal
Council: Sandwell
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
95 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 3.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
130 decisions · Page 4 of 26
Use of water billing framework
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to improve water, sewerage, and drainage management, the council would use the ESPO water framework and appoint Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd (T/A Wave) for consolidated billing and other ancillary services for four years starting in January 2026, with the option for schools to join later.
For Determination
West Midlands Safe Centre
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to proceed with the West Midlands Safe Centre project, including establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle, to provide secure care for vulnerable young people with complex needs across the West Midlands region.
For Determination
Council Tax Base 2026/2027
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to inform the 2026/27 budget setting process, the Council Tax Base was approved at 81,818.4 (Band D equivalents), with delegated authority given to the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation to adjust it if needed following a decision on the 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
For Determination
Devolved Retrofit Pilot
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
... to secure funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority for a devolved retrofit pilot to implement energy efficiency measures in council housing stock, private homes, and public buildings, delegating authority for project preparation, bid submission, grant agreement, procurement, and allocation of council match funding.
For Determination
Review of Council Tenant Rent and Housing Related Property Charges
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to adjust council rents and housing-related charges, including implementing rent convergence, with effect from 6 April 2026, following consideration by the Full Council.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 95
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 130