James McLaughlin
Council: Sandwell
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
176 meetings · Page 1 of 36
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
131 decisions · Page 4 of 27
Quarter 2 Budget Monitoring 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to ratify the financial monitoring position as at 30th September 2025, approve increases to discretionary fees and charges for Registration Services, approve the addition of a £1.5m Pride in Place Impact Fund budget to the General Fund capital programme, and approve an additional £27.718m budget for new build schemes to the Housing Revenue Account capital programme.
For Determination
Regeneration Pipeline Performance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...the Cabinet endorsed the performance of the Regeneration Pipeline Programme, delegated authority to add the Ocker Hill Academy project to the pipeline, and delegated authority to review and formally accept the Local Regeneration Fund Memorandum of Understanding.
For Determination
A34 Sprint Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve elements of the A34 Sprint Bus Rapid Scheme, Phase 2 within Sandwell, including widening footways, reconstructing carriageways at bus stops, and relocating or removing certain bus stops, while also delegating authority to enter into an agreement with the West Midlands Combined Authority for delivering the scheme.
For Determination
Council Tax Base 2026/2027
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to inform the 2026/27 budget setting process, the Council Tax Base was approved at 81,818.4 (Band D equivalents), with delegated authority given to the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation to adjust it if needed following a decision on the 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
For Determination
Black Country Highways Works Framework 2026 - 2030
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm - December 10, 2025
...to improve the highway network and provide road safety measures, the Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place to enter a Joining Agreement to use the new Black Country Highways Works Framework (2026 -2030) for up to four years, with a total value of £150,000,000.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 176
Average per Month: 7.0
Decisions Recorded: 131