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Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am
June 10, 2026 at 10:00 am Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Cabinet of Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to discuss several key issues, approving responses to the government regarding structural changes in the county, noting an update on the Council Strategy Action Plan, and adopting a new Green Skills Strategy. Decisions were also made regarding the extension of the e-scooter trial, the procurement of a joint e-scooter and e-bike scheme, the establishment of a new framework for support services, and the commencement of main works for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme.
Gloucestershire County Council's Response to Government on the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order
The Cabinet agreed on Gloucestershire County Council's position regarding the Gloucestershire Structural Changes Order (SCO). This order will determine the future structure of local government in Gloucestershire, and the government has invited representations from local councils. The Cabinet resolved to agree the responses set out in Appendices 1, 2, and 3 of the report as the basis for Gloucestershire County Council's representations to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. A preference for a 'new council' model was also agreed, should the Secretary of State opt for a single unitary authority model. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to finalise these representations in consultation with the Leader of the Council and submit them to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government by 16 June.1
Council Strategy Action Plan Update, and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report: Q4 2025/26
Councillor Colin Hay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets & Transformation, presented an update on the Council Strategy Action Plan for Quarter 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, alongside a report on finance, performance, and risk. The Cabinet noted the report, which detailed the delivery of the Council Strategy action plan and the current performance and risk position. A revenue budget underspend of £7.642 million for 2025/26 was noted. Cabinet approved the transfer of this entire underspend to reserves: £1.070 million to the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve, bringing its balance to £11.7 million, and the remaining £6.572 million to the Risk and Opportunities Reserve for future review. Other decisions included noting the achievement of 97% of the savings target for 2025/26, approving changes to the capital programme, noting the capital outturn position for 2025/26, and noting the Council's performance against Prudential Indicators for the same period.2
Green Skills Strategy
Councillor Linda Cohen, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, sought and received Cabinet approval to adopt the proposed Green Skills Strategy for 2026-2030. This strategy aims to develop the necessary workforce skills in Gloucestershire to support the county's transition to Net Zero emissions. The strategy proposes establishing a Gloucestershire Green Skills Faculty, a Retrofit Centre of Excellence, a Green Skills Pledge for businesses, and Green Skills Pathways. Cabinet approved the adoption of the strategy and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Infrastructure, in consultation with Councillor Cohen, to implement it and participate in the Federated Faculty.3
Joint Minerals and Waste Plan
Councillor Ashley Bowkett, Cabinet Member for Nature, Climate & Waste Reduction, sought Cabinet approval for the production of a new Minerals and Waste Plan, in accordance with the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 and The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026. Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director – Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, the Director of Economy and Environment, and the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development, in consultation with Councillor Bowkett, to undertake, approve, and publish all plan-making stages, evidence, and documentation required under the regulations, with the exception of the Proposed MWLP Consultation and Adoption.4
Gloucestershire E-Scooter Trial Extension and Proposed Procurement for Combined E-Scooter & E-Bike Scheme
Councillor Roger Whyborn, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport and Road Safety, sought Cabinet approval to extend the current Gloucestershire e-scooter contract with Voi Ltd for a further 12 months, commencing 1st July 2026. This extension is to allow continued participation in the Department for Transport's (DfT) e-scooter trial. Cabinet also approved delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Infrastructure, in consultation with Councillor Whyborn, to procure and award a contract for a new Gloucestershire-wide joint e-scooter and e-bike scheme. This new contract is planned to commence on 1st July 2027, with an initial term of 12 months and options to extend for three further one-year periods.5
SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement
Councillor Ben Evans, Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care, sought and received delegated authority to procure a multi-supplier Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement, named SHaRe (Support, Help and Resources). This framework will be used to call off a range of support services for children with disabilities, including Short Breaks, Floating Support, the Holiday Activity Food (HAF) programme, Inclusive Services, the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and Access to Resources for professional services in children's social care. The proposed framework will have an initial period of 6 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.6
Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Notice to Proceed with Main Works
Councillor Julian Tooke, Cabinet Member for Business, Economic Development, Planning and Infrastructure, sought and obtained approval to commence the main works for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with Councillor Tooke and the Monitoring Officer, to exercise powers under the Development Consent Order, commission the main works, implement the programme, and agree a Deed of Variation to the main works contract. Cabinet also approved the earmarking of the Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) to manage short-term cashflow implications and approved an increase of £44 million to the capital programme, bringing the total budget for the M5 Junction 10 Transport Improvement Scheme to £407 million.7
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Director of Education decided to award Childcare Reforms Local Authority Capital funding and Wraparound Childcare Delivery grant funding. This decision was made on 30/04/2026. The decision was to award grant funding to successful applicants following the Phase 8 application process.
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Council Strategy Action Plan Update, and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report: Q4 2025/26
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Council Strategy Action Plan Update and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report for 2025/26 on 10th June 2026. This included noting the revenue budget underspend and approving transfers to reserves. Specific actions agreed were the transfer of £1.070 million to the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve and £6.572 million to the Risk and Opportunities Reserve.
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Gloucestershire E-Scooter Trial Extension and proposed procurement for combined E-scooter & E-Bike Scheme
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the e-scooter contract for 12 months and delegate authority to procure a joint e-scooter and e-bike scheme. This decision was made on June 10th, 2026. The approved actions include modifying the current e-scooter contract with Voi Ltd and conducting a competitive procurement process for the new joint scheme.
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Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Notice to proceed with Main Works
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. This decision was made on 10th June 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure to exercise powers under the Development Consent Order, commission main works, and implement the programme. They also approved earmarking £8.575 million from the Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund and an increase of £44 million to the capital programme, bringing the total budget to £407 million.
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Green Skills Strategy
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet decided to approve the Gloucestershire Green Skills Strategy 2026-2030 on 10 June 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, to implement the strategy and participate in the Federated Faculty. The strategy includes convening the Gloucestershire Green Skills Faculty, supporting the establishment of a Gloucestershire Retrofit Centre of Excellence, delivering the Gloucestershire Green Skills Pledge, and developing Green Skills Pathways.
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Joint Minerals and Waste Plan
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet approved recommendations for the Joint Minerals and Waste Plan on 10th June 2026. The decision approved the production of a new plan and delegated authority to specific Executive Directors and Assistant Directors to undertake and approve plan-making stages, excluding the Proposed MWLP Consultation and Adoption. This delegation includes issuing notices, publishing consultation materials, approving self-assessment summaries, preparing and publishing content and evidence documents, submitting material for gateway advice, and receiving representations.
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Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Notice to proceed with Main Works
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided to approve the Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Notice to proceed with Main Works on 10 June 2026. The decision delegated authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure to commission the main works, implement the programme, and agree a Deed of Variation. The Cabinet also approved earmarking £8.575 million from the Gloucestershire Infrastructure Investment Fund and an increase of £44 million to the capital programme, bringing the total budget to £407 million.
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SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided on 10 June 2026 to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services to procure a Light Touch Open Admission Framework agreement. This framework will be used to call-off support services for children with disabilities, floating support, the Holiday Activity Food programme, inclusive services, a crisis and resilience fund, and professional services for children's social care. The framework will run for an initial six years with an option to extend for a further two years.
Sarah Scott, Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities, decided on 17 April 2025 to conduct a mini-competition for adult social care improvement consultancy services. On 19 August 2025, Sarah Scott awarded a contract for these services to Newton Consulting Limited for an initial four months with an option to extend for two months.
Colin Chick, Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, decided on 11 May 2026 to exercise a three-year extension option on the Council's contract with West Mercia Energy for the supply of renewable electricity and gas. This extension commences on 30 September 2026.
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Gloucestershire County Council's response to Government on the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Gloucestershire County Council decided on 10 June 2026 to approve responses for representations to the Secretary of State regarding the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order. The Cabinet agreed to state a preference for a 'new council' model if a single unitary authority is implemented. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to finalise and submit these representations.
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