Vicki Smith - Councillor for Sandwell (Cradley Heath and Old Hill)

Councillor Vicki Smith

Labour Cradley Heath and Old Hill Cabinet Member for Housing

Email: vicki_smith@sandwell.gov.uk

Council: Sandwell

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Committee Member) Council (Role: Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Committee Member) Cabinet Petitions Committee (Role: Committee Member) Rowley Regis Town Member Board Meeting Rowley Regis Town Deal Board (Role: Committee Member) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

67 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Cabinet Role: Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 11, 2026
Cabinet Role: Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 04, 2026
Cabinet Role: Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 3.30 pm

January 14, 2026, 3:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Petitions Committee Role: Committee Member

Cabinet Petitions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

131 decisions · Page 8 of 27

West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, Combined Authority Roads

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to allow the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, to consent to the submission and laying of an order amending the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 to remove the designation of Combined Authority Roads, thereby resolving a discrepancy with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and enabling the WMCA to fully utilize its powers regarding Key Network Roads.

Recommendations Approved

Tree Maintenance Contract

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

... to procure a 4-year framework contract for tree maintenance services, appointing at least three contractors to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Sandwell's trees.

For Determination

Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street and Cranford Street, Smethwick - Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to secure the regeneration of the Grove Lane area, the council will take necessary action, including the potential use of compulsory purchase powers, to acquire land at Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street, and Cranford Street in Smethwick.

For Determination

Recommissioning of Family Hubs

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to ensure the continued provision of Family Hub services from April 1, 2026, the Cabinet delegated authority for awarding new contracts, managing related land and property documentation, approving contract variations related to specific grant funding, and authorizing a procurement exemption if an insufficient number of tenders are received.

For Determination

City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement Rebase - financial year 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to accept an additional £2 million in West Midlands City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement funding and delegate authority for its allocation to highway maintenance and local network improvement projects.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 67

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 131