Rachel Bishop-Firth
Email: rachel.bishopfirth@wokingham.gov.uk(link sends email)
Council: Wokingham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Extraordinary, Executive - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm
Employment and Staffing Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
77 decisions · Page 3 of 16
Optalis Ltd Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO)
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to ensure continued oversight and transparency of Optalis Ltd, they noted the company's report and the ongoing collaboration between Optalis Ltd and Wokingham Borough Council by incorporating a bi-annual report into its regular reporting cycle.
Revenue Monitoring 2025-26: Q2
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the overall forecast of the General Fund revenue budget, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant, and to approve writing off £2,003,075.99 in unrecoverable business rates debt from Brackashco Ltd.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Advertising Policy
From: Executive - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Health & Safety Annual Report 2024-25
From: Executive - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...they noted the internal health and safety performance for 2024-25 and the priorities outlined in the report, which have informed the action plan for 2025-26 and will guide activities for the upcoming municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of Interests
From: Executive - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 77