Cllr Basit Alvi
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Executive - Thursday, 26th November, 2026 7.00 pm
Executive - Thursday, 29th October, 2026 7.00 pm
The Wokingham Borough Council Executive is scheduled to convene on Thursday 29 October 2026, with a key focus on the council's financial health and strategies for supporting residents. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on tackling hardship and building resilience, the procurement of essential support services, and the development of employment and skills initiatives. Additionally, the Executive will consider plans for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and addressing homelessness and rough sleeping within the borough.
Council - Thursday, 22nd October, 2026 7.00 pm
The Wokingham Borough Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters at its meeting on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Key discussions were scheduled to include the renewal of a significant contract for adult social care services, the approval of a new strategy for safer communities, and the adoption of the annual timetable for council and committee meetings. Additionally, a period of absence for Councillor Chris Johnson due to ill health was scheduled for consideration.
Decisions from Meetings
29 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Optalis Contract and Shareholders Agreement Renewal 2027
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Executive of Wokingham Council decided on 24/09/2026 to recommend to Council the approval of a procurement business case to renew the contract with Optalis for adult social care services. The Executive also recommended delegating authority to the Executive Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Adult Services, to approve and complete the contract with Optalis for approximately £15.2 million for 2027-28 and the associated Shareholders Agreement. Additionally, authority was recommended to be delegated to the Executive Director of Children’s, Adults, Housing & Health to approve additions or removals of individual services from the Optalis contract, subject to budget approval, business case demonstration of value for money, and consultation with specific Executive Members.
Recommendations Approved
Resident Enquiry System
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Executive of Wokingham Council decided on 24/09/2026 to approve the Council's response to Council Motion 529, noting that a full single customer account is not currently viable. They endorsed a phased approach focusing on the Front Door Programme, customer accounts where there is a business case, website search improvements, and future business cases for additional investment.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of Interests
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Executive of Wokingham Council on 24 September 2026 resolved to approve recommendations. Councillor David Hare declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 50 and would leave the room for its entirety.
Recommendations Approved
Sonning Neighbourhood Plan
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Executive of Wokingham Council decided on 24/09/2026 to accept modifications to the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan and allow it to proceed to a referendum. The Executive agreed that the modified plan meets basic conditions and complies with relevant legislation. The Interim Executive Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan, was authorised to agree minor factual and consequential modifications.
Recommendations Approved
Council Housing Acquisition and Investment Programme
From: Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm - September 24, 2026
The Executive of Wokingham Council on 24 September 2026 approved a £24 million budget for a Council Housing Acquisition and Investment Programme. This programme will acquire homes for the Housing Revenue Account or Local Housing Companies to meet housing needs. Authority for individual acquisition decisions was delegated to the Executive Director of Childrens, Adults, Housing and Health Services, in consultation with others.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 61
- Average per month
- 1.8
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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