Councillor Jacqui Coogan

Report of the Governance and Ethics Sub-Committee

From: Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.45 pm - September 17, 2025

...it was decided to note the decision of the Governance and Ethics Committee held on 4 September 2025 and the Governance and Ethics Sub-Committee held on 28 July 2025, which related to a complaint against Councillor Greg Brackenridge for breaching the Code of Conduct by misrepresenting his military service.

For Determination

Our Future Council - Post 16 Transport Charging Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

... the Cabinet decided against implementing Post-16 transport charging for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of press and public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Schedule 1 of the West Midlands Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, Combined Authority Roads

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to facilitate changes to the governance of the Key Route Network, the Cabinet approved delegating authority to the Cabinet Member for City Transport, in consultation with the Director of Resident Services, to approve proposed changes, enabling the West Midlands Combined Authority to seek an amendment to the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendments) 2017 Order from the Secretary of State.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement - Award of Contracts for Works, Goods and Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 4.30 pm - September 03, 2025

...to delegate authority for awarding contracts for an Overnight Short Breaks Service and Technology Enabled Care in Adult Social Care, while deferring the decision on the Hickman Avenue Fleet and Council Services Facility contract to the next meeting.

Recommendations Approved