Councillor Suzanne Hartwell

Provision of Mortuary and Pathology Services for the Black Country Coroners Service

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to facilitate the Black Country Coroner's judicial responsibilities, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Finance and Transformation to undertake a procurement exercise and award a contract for mortuary and pathology services for a four-year term, taking into account equality and diversity implications and the potential for TUPE arrangements in Wolverhampton.

For Determination

SEND Transformation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

... to approve the Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026, which outlines the council's strategy for precautionary treatment of highways during winter to maintain safe passage and comply with statutory obligations.

For Determination

Sandwell Digital Strategy 2025 - 2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to approve the Sandwell Digital Strategy 2025-2028 and delegate authority to the Executive Director Finance & Transformation to finalise and implement detailed annual delivery plans.

For Determination

Medium Term Financial Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 3.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to endorse the draft Medium-Term Financial Strategy, authorise consultation on efficiency and income generation options, endorse the budget timetable, and recommend to Council the approval of a three-year, £309.072m contract sum for Sandwell Children's Trust.

For Determination