Hannah Swankie
Council: Gloucestershire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Wednesday 3 December 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet met to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27, performance and risk monitoring, and several contracts and framework agreements. The Cabinet approved the draft budget for consultation, noted the forecast underspend for the current financial year, and approved the extension or procurement of contracts related to waste management, children's services, and property maintenance. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the development of the Coombe Hill site for a fire and rescue training facility, highways depot, care home, and residential housing.
Cabinet - Wednesday 19 November 2025 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council's Cabinet met on 19 November 2025, and agreed to support the proposal for a single unitary authority for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, and to submit this proposal to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Cabinet also discussed public questions regarding the local government reorganisation. Finally, the Cabinet agreed to exclude the press and public from a portion of the meeting to discuss exempt information.
Cabinet - Monday 3 November 2025 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the council's strategy for the next four years, and improvements to the county's transport network. They agreed to put forward two proposals for local government reorganisation to the council, approved a new council strategy, and agreed to continue funding the development of a mass rapid transit business case for Gloucestershire.
Cabinet - Wednesday 17 September 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council cabinet met on 17 September 2025, and approved measures including a new councillor-led grant scheme, the 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Duty Report, and a plan to procure a body removal service for the coroner. They also discussed and approved the financial performance and risks, participation in a SEND partnership programme, and a highways construction framework.
Cabinet - Wednesday 23 July 2025 10.00 am
The Gloucestershire County Council cabinet met on 23 July 2025, and made decisions on a range of issues, including approving contracts for safety enforcement cameras, structural maintenance, and network services. They also discussed and approved a new approach to adult social care, additional funding for waste management, and a strategy for tackling domestic abuse.
Decisions from Meetings
96 decisions · Page 12 of 20
Initial proposals for Reorganisation of Local Government in Gloucestershire
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 March 2025 10.00 am - March 20, 2025
...to endorse a letter of response to the Minister of State regarding interim plans for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire, and to include an options appraisal as an appendix to that letter.
Recommendations Approved
M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme – Enabling Works
From: Cabinet - Thursday 20 March 2025 10.00 am - March 20, 2025
...to facilitate the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure to amend the existing contractor agreement, commission enabling works up to £25m (subject to approvals), approve the use of secured funding, and reallocate unspent capital funding, all to be implemented according to the report's timeline.
Recommendations Approved
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 5 March 2025 10.00 am - March 05, 2025
...to note the report on the Council's performance and risks during Quarter 3 of 2024/25, which included Council Strategy updates, an overview of performance, and performance and risk scorecards.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Development of New Build Care Homes – Older People
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 5 March 2025 10.00 am - March 05, 2025
...to meet future needs and improve service provision, the Cabinet approved the construction of three new care homes for older people, appropriated land for two of them, and delegated authority for land acquisition, construction, procurement, legal agreements, and commissioning of care services.
Recommendations Approved
Bus Service Improvement Plan funding for 2025/26 and update on Dynamic Purchasing System for Transport
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 5 March 2025 10.00 am - March 05, 2025
...authority is delegated to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Bus Transport, to finalise and approve the 2025/26 Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding allocation and delivery plan, submit it to the Department for Transport, and procure related bus service contracts through the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 96