Frances Howie

Council: Sandwell

Committees: Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board (Role: Officer) Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Council Staff, Role: Committee Member) Cabinet (Role: Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

11 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Cabinet Role: Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Role: Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 5.30 pm

December 03, 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board Role: Officer

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 6.00 pm

November 17, 2025
Cabinet Role: Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Role: Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 3.30 pm

October 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

36 decisions · Page 5 of 8

Recommissioning of Family Hubs

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to ensure the continued provision of Family Hub services from April 1, 2026, the Cabinet delegated authority for awarding new contracts, managing related land and property documentation, approving contract variations related to specific grant funding, and authorizing a procurement exemption if an insufficient number of tenders are received.

For Determination

Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street and Cranford Street, Smethwick - Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to secure the regeneration of the Grove Lane area, the council will take necessary action, including the potential use of compulsory purchase powers, to acquire land at Grove Street, Halberton Street, Abberley Street, and Cranford Street in Smethwick.

For Determination

Tree Maintenance Contract

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

... to procure a 4-year framework contract for tree maintenance services, appointing at least three contractors to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of Sandwell's trees.

For Determination

West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, Combined Authority Roads

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 3.30 pm - September 10, 2025

...to allow the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, to consent to the submission and laying of an order amending the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 to remove the designation of Combined Authority Roads, thereby resolving a discrepancy with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and enabling the WMCA to fully utilize its powers regarding Key Network Roads.

Recommendations Approved

Children and Families Strategic Partnership - Agreement of Children and Families Strategic Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 3.30 pm - July 30, 2025

To consider the Children and Families Strategic Partnership - Agreement of Children and Families Strategic Plan

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 11

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 36