Agenda item

To receive a summary of decisions, reports from and to deal with any subsequent questions in relation to the following Cabinet Portfolios:

a) Leader of the Council and Lead Member for the Economy

(pages 23-29)

b) Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Partnership and Wellbeing including *Solihull Health and Wellbeing Board minutes (* to follow) (pages 31-34)

c) Cabinet Member for Resources (pages 35-41)

d) Cabinet Member for Stronger and Safer Communities (pages 43-51)

e) Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Planning and Housing (pages 53-57)

f) Cabinet Member for Children Education and Skills (pages 59-63)

g)  Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure (pages 65-71)

h) Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health (pages 73-77) 

i) Cabinet Member for Leisure Tourism and Sport (pages 79-81)

Leader of the Council and Lead Member for the Economy

The Leader advised Council of the decisions taken at the Cabinet meetings on 9^th December 2021 and 13^th January 2022 and provided a summary of the meetings and activities he had been involved in on behalf of Solihull and the West Midlands, as well as an update on the economic strategy responsibilities of his portfolio.

Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Partnership and Wellbeing including Solihull Health and Wellbeing Board minutes

The Cabinet Member presented their report and the minutes of the Solihull Health and Wellbeing Board on 25^th January 2022.

Councillor L McCarthy asked what was being done to encourage male domestic violence survivors to access support. Councillor K Grinsell would encourage males to come forward. The strategy was also a live document and all comments would be welcomed.

Cabinet Member for Resources

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 14^th December 2021 and 11^th January 2022.

Cabinet Member for Stronger and Safer Communities

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 15^th December 2021 and 26^th January 2022.

In reference to 1.4.4, Councillor K Thomas noted the significant increase in residents that requested additional support over the Christmas period, and asked if this had continued into January 2022. Councillor Rolf explained that the increase had been partly a result of the successful roll out of food vouchers. Further information would be provided to Councillor K Thomas. Councillor K Grinsell highlighted that an extra £30,000 of hardship funds had been made available to support local residents.

Councillor Groom asked if the Community Infrastructure Levy funds had been made available for Shirley Sea Cadets following written agreement from Shirley South Councillors. Councillor Rolf confirmed that the funds were now available.

Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Planning and Housing

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 29^th November 2021.

Councillor Howell asked how the Cabinet Member could drive forward on the Council’s climate change strategy. Councillor Mackiewicz stated that there would be more of a focus on delivery as the strategy was now in place.

Councillor Long queried when an update could be provided on the Solihull District Heating Scheme. Councillor Mackiewicz explained they were in the process of receiving offers with an intention to attend scrutiny before the decision would be considered at Cabinet.

Cabinet Member for Children Education and Skills

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 16^th December 2021 and 25^th January 2022.

Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 14^th December 2021 and 10^th January 2022.

Councillor R Grinsell thanked the Cabinet Member for their support to have 54 trees planted in Langley Hall Park to celebrate the nations of the Commonwealth.

Councillor T Hodgson asked if the Cabinet Member was delighted that Shirley Park would take part in the Planting Our Future campaign. Councillor Hawkins concurred with these sentiments.

Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 31^st January 2022.

Councillor K Thomas asked what difference the national grant money would make to care workers. Councillor Dicicco highlighted that this package of money aimed to promote care as a career and was part of a package to make carers feel valued.

Cabinet Member for Leisure Tourism and Sport

The Cabinet Member advised Council of the decisions taken at their decision sessions on 27^th January 2022.