Councillor Stephen Simkins

Procurement - Award of Contracts for Works, Goods and Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...authority was delegated to various Cabinet Members, in consultation with relevant Directors and the Chief Operating Officer, to approve the award of contracts for Domestic Abuse Specialist Services, Keyworkers for Power2 Team, Families First for Children Pathfinder, food waste caddies, disposal and treatment of food waste, and election printing, all pending completion of the evaluation processes.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of press and public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Activity Monitoring - Mid Year Review 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...to approve the Treasury Management Activity Monitoring - Mid Year Review 2025-2026, noting forecast revenue underspends from treasury management activities and that the Council has generally operated within approved limits, with a slight forecast excess for service investments due to required capital works at the i10 building.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Allocations Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

...the Cabinet of Wolverhampton approved the implementation of the revised Housing Allocations Policy, effective from April 1, 2026, and delegated authority to the Deputy Leader: City Housing, in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy, to approve minor editorial, statutory, and legislative changes to the policy.

Recommendations Approved

Leasing of buildings for use as temporary accommodation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 4.30 pm - November 19, 2025

To provide an update on the current work related to the change of supply of temporary accommodation used by the City Council for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Recommendations Approved