James McLaughlin

Council: Sandwell

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Council Staff) Council (Role: Council Staff) Health and Wellbeing Board (Role: Council Staff) Planning Committee (Role: Council Staff) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Role: Council Staff) Ethical Standards and Member Development Committee Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board (Role: Council Staff) General Purposes and Arbitration Committee (Role: Council Staff) Cabinet Petitions Committee (Role: Council Staff) Economy, Skills, Transport and Environment Scrutiny Board Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Safer Neighbourhoods and Active Communities Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Children's Services and Education Scrutiny Board (Role: Council Staff) Appointments and Disciplinary Committee (Role: Officer) Governance and Constitution Review Committee (Role: Officer) Chief Officers Terms and Conditions Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

168 meetings · Page 1 of 34

Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board Role: Council Staff

Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Petitions Committee Role: Council Staff

Cabinet Petitions Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Role: Council Staff

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Council Role: Council Staff

Council - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.15 pm

December 09, 2025
Council Role: Council Staff

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

110 decisions · Page 4 of 22

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

Quarter 1 Budget Monitoring 2025/26

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

...the Cabinet of Sandwell received the financial monitoring position as of June 30, 2025 (Quarter 1) and referred it to the Budget and Corporate Scrutiny Management Board for consideration and comment.

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

Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028

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

...to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028, which outlines Sandwell's strategic priorities and 3-year pledges for Children We Care For and Care Experienced Young People across key areas such as education, health, quality of care, and preparation for adulthood.

For Determination

Street Lighting Improvement Programme Contract

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

...to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation, to prepare tender documentation, conduct a compliant procurement process and award a contract for a Street Lighting Improvement Programme.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 168

Average per Month: 7.3

Decisions Recorded: 110