See below for information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the Council’s decision making bodies.
You can also visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been made.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive:
i) approved the implementation of a Community Lottery scheme in Wokingham Borough
ii) approved the appointment of Gatherwell Ltd. to manage the Wokingham Borough Council Community Lottery.
Wards affected: Non-specific;
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive:
i) approved the final draft of Wokingham’s SEND & Inclusion Strategy attached as Appendix A to the report.
ii) approved the final draft of Wokingham’s All Age Autism Strategy attached as Appendix B to the report.
Wards affected: Non-specific;
To approve the Risk Management Policy and Guidance.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive approved the Risk Management Policy and Guidance.
Wards affected: Non-specific;
Lead officer: Paul Ohsan Ellis
To consider recommendations for the future
usage of the Boxing Hub space in Wokingham.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive agreed:
i) to the closure of the BXGFit Boxing Gym with the relocation of services as detailed within the report.
ii) to re-let the space in Peach Place to a commercial provider
iii) and for officers to plan and progress the changes to ensure residents are supported to alternative services, whilst protecting the Councils financial position.
Wards affected: Norreys;
Lead officer: Gemma Plowright
To consider the Capital Monitoring position at
the end of Quarter 2.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive:
i) noted the position of the capital programme at the end of Quarter 2 (to 30 September 2024) as summarised in the report and set out in detail in Appendix A to the report;
ii) approved and noted the proposed carry forwards in the capital programme as set out in Appendix B;
iii) noted and approved the following budget adjustments to the capital programme which include;
a. An additional £845,000 capital budget be added to the secondary school expansion budget for 2024/25 to enable additional places at Piggott and St Crispin’s. This is an acceleration of budget from the 2025/26 budget allocation and is funded from received and unringfenced DfE grants
b. An additional £309,600 capital budget in 2024/25 towards Wraparound & Early Years Entitlement. This additional contribution is funded from the Childcare Expansion capital grant that has been received by the Council.
c. An additional £100,000 capital budget in 2024/25 towards Residential Children’s Home / Multifaceted Placement Hub. This additional contribution will be funded from revenue contributions achieved through cost reductions from this investment.
d. An additional £324,625 capital budget in 2024/25 towards classroom, toilet & corridor improvements at Robert Piggott Infant School. This additional budget requirement is funded from a donation received to the Council.
e. An additional £528,445 capital budget in 2024/25 towards upgraded traffic signal systems at various locations. This additional budget be funded from the Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant (TSOG) that has been received by the Council.
f. An additional £89,000 capital budget in 2024/25 towards purchase of waste recycling bags. This is an acceleration of budget from the 2025/26 budget allocation to ensure we have supply continuity for 2025/26.
Wards affected: Non-specific;
Lead officer: Mark Thompson
To consider the revenue budget position at the
end of Quarter 2.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 31/10/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 01/11/2024
Effective from: 31/10/2024
Decision:
RESOLVED that the Executive:
i) noted the overall forecast of the current position of the General Fund revenue budget, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) illustrated in the Executive Summary and appendices attached to the report.
ii) approved the creation of new fees and charges to businesses and licensed venues for advertising space within the new Registrars Ceremonies brochure and delegate responsibility to the S151 Officer to amend these flexibly should the need arise in the future.
Wards affected: Non-specific;
Lead officer: Stu Taylor