Simon Bennett - Councillor for Wolverhampton (Bushbury North)

Councillor Simon Bennett

Conservative Bushbury North Leader of Opposition Party

Email: Simon.Bennett@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Council: Wolverhampton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Board (Committee Member) Governance and Ethics Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Together (Committee Member) Planning Committee Night-time Economy Scrutiny Task and Finish Group Economy and Growth Scrutiny Panel City Investment Board (Committee Member) Governance and Ethics Sub-Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
City Investment Board Committee Member

Hybrid, City Investment Board - Friday, 27th March, 2026 2.00 pm

March 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 5.45 pm

March 25, 2026, 5:45 pm
Governance and Ethics Sub-Committee Committee Member

Governance and Ethics Sub-Committee - Monday, 23 March 2026 - 1.00 pm

March 23, 2026, 1:00 pm
Scrutiny Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Board - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 4.30 pm

March 16, 2026, 4:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

75 decisions · Page 4 of 15

Scrutiny Annual Report 2024 - 2025

From: Council - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 5.45 pm - November 12, 2025

... that the Council approved the Scrutiny Annual Report for the municipal year of May 2024 to May 2025, highlighting the key achievements and outcomes of the scrutiny function during that period.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Peer Challenge: Progress Review

From: Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.45 pm - September 17, 2025

...the Cabinet of Wolverhampton decided to note and endorse the contents of the Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Review report.

Recommendations approved

Proposed Changes to the Council’s Constitution

From: Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.45 pm - September 17, 2025

...that the Council approved amendments to the Full Council Procedure Rules and reaffirmed the authority of the Monitoring Officer to implement changes to the Constitution and make minor consequential updates.

For Determination

Safer Wolverhampton Partnership Strategy 2025-2029

From: Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.45 pm - September 17, 2025

...to endorse the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership Community Safety Strategy 2025-2029, including its priorities and key performance indicators.

Recommendations approved

Wolverhampton’s Youth Justice Plan 2025-26

From: Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.45 pm - September 17, 2025

...to approve the adoption of the Youth Justice Plan 2025-2026, detailing key achievements of the Youth Justice Service in 2024-25 and priorities for 2025-26.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 75