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Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm
July 21, 2025 Policy Committee View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
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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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Implications of Oxfordshire Local Government Reorganisation Proposals
Recommendations Approved...the Policy Committee of Reading approved recommendations to note interim proposals for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire, request a boundary modification between Reading and West Berkshire, authorize the Chief Executive to undertake necessary activities to inform and evidence the request, and present the request to Council for approval before submission to the government in November 2025.
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Simpler Recycling - Glass Collections from kerbside
Recommendations Approved...the committee approved recommendations for a fortnightly kerbside glass collection service using boxes, development of a detailed business case, a tender exercise for vehicles, and noted the long vehicle delivery times.
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Exclusion of the Press and Public
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Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd - Company Closure
Recommendations Approved... to approve the closure of Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd following the completion of all outstanding projects and contractual obligations, as Hampshire County Council is no longer able to provide the necessary support.
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2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report
Recommendations Approved... recommendations regarding the 2024/25 Quarter 4 Performance Report were approved, including funding the General Fund revenue outturn balance, providing additional funding support to Brighter Futures for Children, amending the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes, and writing off specified debts.
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Insurance Contract Tender
Recommendations Approved...to proceed with an open tender for new insurance contracts, including run-off cover for Brighter Futures for Children, with the aim of having them in place by April 1, 2026, and delegated authority to the Director of Finance to make decisions on policy cover, deductibles, and contract awards.
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Food Service Plan 2025-2026
Recommendations Approved...the Policy Committee of Reading approved the recommendations for the Food Service Plan for 2025-2026.
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Update on Projects Funded by 15% Local Community Infrastructure Levy
Recommendations Approved...the Policy Committee of Reading approved the recommendations to note the progress on projects benefiting from the 15% local Community Infrastructure Levy.
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Digital and IT Next Generation Operating Model Procurement
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Brighter Futures for Children Ltd - Waiver for Articles
Recommendations Approved...the recommendations regarding the waiver of certain requirements of the Articles of Association for Brighter Futures for Children Ltd, the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Resources for company closure matters, and other miscellaneous issues were approved, in anticipation of the company's closure following the transfer of Children's Services back to the Council.
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Managed Stores Procurement 2025
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations to grant delegated authority for the procurement and award of a contract for Managed Stores, with a potential value of £14m over 7 years, to ensure the continued supply of materials for Housing Repairs and Property Services, and potentially other council services.
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