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.

68 meetings · Page 2 of 14

Scrutiny Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Board - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 4.30 pm

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm

December 03, 2025
City Investment Board CANCELLED Committee Member

Hybrid, City Investment Board - Friday, 28th November, 2025 2.00 pm

November 28, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Together Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Together - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am

November 26, 2025
Scrutiny Board Committee Member

Scrutiny Board - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 4.30 pm

November 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

68 decisions · Page 1 of 14

Capital Programme 2025-2026 to 2029-2030 Quarter Two Review

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the revised, medium-term General Fund capital programme of £331.2 million, a decrease of £6.8 million from the previously approved programme, and the change in associated resources.

Recommendations Approved

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2024- 2025 Annual Report

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to meet statutory requirements and improve early years provision across Wolverhampton, the Council approved the publication of the 2024-2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and endorsed its five strategic priorities for ensuring sufficient, high-quality, and accessible childcare.

Recommendations approved

Written Questions by Councillors

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

In Year Appointments for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to ensure the Independent Remuneration Panel was quorate for reviewing the Member Allowance Scheme, they approved the appointment of Bishop Ruben King to the panel.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Activity Monitoring - Mid Year Review 2025-2026

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.45 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue underspends from treasury management activities and the mid-year review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, acknowledging a slight projected excess in service investment limits due to capital works at the i10 building.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 68