Cllr Ben Evans
Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding & Care; Cabinet Member - Children’s Safeguarding and Care
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 1.30 pm
County Council - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 10.00 am
Constitution Committee - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Constitution Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Monday 15 June 2026. The meeting's agenda included discussions on the council's scrutiny structure, an update to the employee code of conduct regarding secondary employment, and the appointment of a member to the Independent Remuneration Panel.
Pension Committee - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 10.00 am
The Pension Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the Gloucestershire Pension Fund's governance, operations, funding, and investment performance. The meeting's agenda included updates on the external audit plan, draft financial statements, and the fund's business plan for the upcoming year. Attendees were also scheduled to review the risk register, consider climate transition analytics, and discuss the draft investment strategy statement.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Gloucestershire E-Scooter Trial Extension and proposed procurement for combined E-scooter & E-Bike Scheme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026
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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Gloucestershire County Council's response to Government on the Gloucestershire Structural Change Order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026
The 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.
Recommendations Approved
SHaRe Light Touch Open Admission Framework Agreement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026
The 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 renewable electricity supply. This decision was made in consultation with relevant Cabinet members and officers. The extension aims to continue purchasing energy and managing price risks.
The Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities decided on 19 August 2025 to award a contract to Newton Consulting Limited for Adult Social Care Improvement. This decision followed a mini-competition process under a Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract is for an initial period of four months with an option to extend for a further two months.
The Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure decided on 15 April 2026 to implement Automatic Numberplate Recognition cameras at 15 additional Moving Traffic Enforcement locations. This decision follows a public consultation and consultation with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport & Strategic Highways. The expansion aims to improve safety, traffic flow, and compliance with existing traffic restrictions.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Council Strategy Action Plan Update, and Finance, Performance and Risk Monitoring Report: Q4 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026
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.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Notice to proceed with Main Works
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am - June 10, 2026
Purpose of the Report To delegate responsibility to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure to enter into a construction contract for delivery of the main works for the M5 J10 Improvements Scheme.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 61
- Average per month
- 2.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 67