Shokat Lal

West Bromwich Heat Network - Preferred Development Option

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to proceed with the commercialisation stage of the West Bromwich Heat Network, procure a Development Partner with a 'Golden Share' arrangement, submit a revised Green Heat Network Fund application, and consider the outcome of a borough-wide Heat Network Zoning study to support the project.

For Determination

Plan for Neighbourhoods

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to endorse the draft Regeneration Plan for Smethwick, delegate authority for minor technical amendments and submission to the MHCLG, authorize acceptance of the Memorandum of Understanding, and approve the establishment of an Assurance Panel for projects over £1 million.

For Determination

SEND Transformation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

... to approve the Highway Winter Operational Plan 2025-2026, which outlines the council's strategy for precautionary treatment of highways during winter to maintain safe passage and comply with statutory obligations.

For Determination

Bus Service Improvement Plan – Endorsement of future routes and in principle approval to Corridors BC18 and BC27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 3.30 pm - November 12, 2025

...to endorse the Bus Service Improvement Plan's future route program and grant in-principle approval to move forward with detailed planning for corridors BC18 and BC27, delegating final scheme design approval to the Cabinet Members for Environment & Highways and Regeneration & Infrastructure after public consultation, and approving in principle the appropriation of council-owned land as public highway if needed.

For Determination