Kerrie Carmichael - Councillor for Sandwell (Blackheath)

Councillor Kerrie Carmichael

Labour Blackheath Leader of the Council

Email: kerrie_carmichael@sandwell.gov.uk

Council: Sandwell

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Role: Chair) Council (Role: Committee Member) Governance and Constitution Review Committee (Role: Chair) Cabinet Petitions Committee (Role: Committee Member) Rowley Regis Town Member Board Meeting Rowley Regis Town Deal Board (Role: Committee Member) Chief Officers Terms and Conditions Committee Leader, Town and Vice Chair Meeting Appointments and Disciplinary Committee (Role: Chair) Chief Officers Appointments Sub-Committee (Role: Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

75 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 11, 2026
Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 3.30 pm

February 04, 2026
Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 3.30 pm

January 14, 2026, 3:30 pm
Cabinet Role: Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 3.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Cabinet Petitions Committee Role: Committee Member

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

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

131 decisions · Page 4 of 27

Use of water billing framework

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

...to improve water, sewerage, and drainage management, the council would use the ESPO water framework and appoint Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd (T/A Wave) for consolidated billing and other ancillary services for four years starting in January 2026, with the option for schools to join later.

For Determination

West Midlands Safe Centre

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

...to proceed with the West Midlands Safe Centre project, including establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle, to provide secure care for vulnerable young people with complex needs across the West Midlands region.

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

Devolved Retrofit Pilot

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

... to secure funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority for a devolved retrofit pilot to implement energy efficiency measures in council housing stock, private homes, and public buildings, delegating authority for project preparation, bid submission, grant agreement, procurement, and allocation of council match funding.

For Determination

Review of Council Tenant Rent and Housing Related Property Charges

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

...to adjust council rents and housing-related charges, including implementing rent convergence, with effect from 6 April 2026, following consideration by the Full Council.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 75

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 131