Councillor Stephen Simkins

Our Future Council - Post 16 Transport Charging Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

... the Cabinet decided against implementing Post-16 transport charging for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of press and public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Schedule 1 of the West Midlands Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, Combined Authority Roads

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to facilitate changes to the governance of the Key Route Network, the Cabinet approved delegating authority to the Cabinet Member for City Transport, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve proposed changes, enabling the West Midlands Combined Authority to seek an amendment to the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendments) 2017 Order from the Secretary of State.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement - Award of Contracts for Works, Goods and Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to delegate authority for awarding contracts for an Overnight Short Breaks Service and Technology Enabled Care in Adult Social Care, while deferring the decision on the Hickman Avenue Fleet and Council Services Facility contract to the next meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Our Future Council - Our Assets

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

... the Cabinet approved the approach and principles of the Our Future Council – Our Assets Programme, declared specified assets surplus to Council requirements, and delegated authority for asset disposals and leasing agreements related to the programme to designated Cabinet Members in consultation with relevant officers.

Recommendations Approved