Alex Hearn

Policy Committee Work Programme Setting - Outcome Report

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025

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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...to approve the 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction scheme, including consulting on administrative changes, such as ignoring small income changes, and expanding Section 13A awards to people with a terminal illness.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement for a Learning and Development managed system provider

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 15, 2025

... to procure and award a contract for a Learning and Development Managed Service Provider for three years with a maximum spend of £900,000, authorising the Director of Workforce and Change to take necessary steps and invoke contract extensions/variations.

Recommendations Approved

Arts Council England MEND Round 5 funding application

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...to approve applying for a £3,984,028 Arts Council England grant for Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, allocate £50,000 for application development, and commit £200,402 in match funding from council resources.

Recommendations Approved

Mobile Voice and Data Contract Procurement

From: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 15, 2025

...to procure and award a 2+1 year mobile voice and data contract, the Director of Policy, Strategy and Digital was authorised to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, and also to invoke any subsequent contract extensions or variations, while the Head of Procurement & Contract Management was authorised to approve any necessary changes to the procurement route.

Recommendations Approved