Councillor Jennifer McAllister

The Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities decided on 22/05/2026 to approve the commencement of public consultation on ceasing to externally commission an equalities service. The Executive Director for Resources was authorised to finalise consultation details and undertake the exercise. The results will be reported back to Cabinet for a final decision.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council decided to approve additions to the Education Capital Programme on 11 May 2026. The decision approved funding for disability access works, safeguarding and security works, and specific schemes at Burton Green CofE Academy, Ashlawn School, Bilton School, and Brooke School. The Cabinet authorised the Executive Director for Children and Young People to carry out procurement processes and enter into contracts or make funding arrangements for these schemes.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council decided to endorse the final version of the Council Plan for 2026-30 on 11 May 2026. This plan sets the direction and focus for all council-led strategy and activity. The decision was made for onward consideration by the full Council.

Warwickshire Cabinet approved the procurement of systems to manage Highways assets and information on 11 May 2026.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council decided on 11 May 2026 to approve the Better Care Fund Plan for 2026/27. This plan includes the proposed pooled contribution of £18.669m by the Council and confirms that mandatory funding contributions and national conditions are met. The decision also authorises the Executive Director for Social Care and Health to enter into a partnership agreement with Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board for the delivery of the plan.