Rachael Ward

Admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools for 2027-2028 and the qualifying scheme

From: CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 20th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 20, 2026

...the proposed admission arrangements for Solihull community and voluntary controlled schools, including published admission numbers and the qualifying scheme for admissions in 2027-2028, were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Children’s Services Capital Programme 2025-28 Mid year update Private Appendices

From: CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 20th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 20, 2026

Information Only

Children’s Social Care Sufficiency Strategy: Delivery Plan

From: CPH Children and Education Decision Session - Tuesday 20th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 20, 2026

...the content of the Children's Social Care Sufficiency Strategy: Delivery Plan was noted, and that updates will be provided annually to the Cabinet Portfolio Holder and Scrutiny Board.

Recommendations Approved

West Midlands Rail Executive Governance Changes

From: Cabinet - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.00 pm - January 15, 2026

...the Cabinet approved changes to the Collaboration Agreement concerning West Midlands Trains due to its nationalisation, allowing the Council's nominated member on the West Midlands Rail Limited board to vote in favour of these necessary updates.

Recommendations Approved

Update on Applications to Funding Bodies

From: Cabinet - Thursday 11th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 11, 2025

...to support the delivery of the Council's priorities, the Cabinet approved recommendations to note the progress of external funding applications for Projects A and B, and to delegate authority to the relevant Director to sign contractual arrangements if the funding applications are successful.

Recommendations Approved