Councillor Adele Barnett-Ward

Insurance Contract Tender

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Reading Hampshire Property Partnership Ltd - Company Closure

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

... 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.

Recommendations Approved

Simpler Recycling - Glass Collections from kerbside

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Digital and IT Next Generation Operating Model Procurement

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Implications of Oxfordshire Local Government Reorganisation Proposals

From: Policy Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025

...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.

Recommendations Approved