URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=558

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The purpose of the item was to seek Cabinet’s consideration of the Draft Publica Business Plan 2026–28 and to ask that Cabinet recommend that the Leader, as Shareholder Representative, approve the Plan.   Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the report and explained that Publica’s Articles of Association include twelve reserved matters requiring Shareholder Council approval, among them the adoption or amendment of the Business Plan. The Draft Business Plan 2026–28, prepared by the Publica Board in consultation with Directors and Shareholders, set out a two-year programme aligned to the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) timetable through to Vesting Day on 31 March 2028.   The report outlined Publica’s proposed priorities and service delivery arrangements. Members noted that the Business Plan had also been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Publica was recognised as being a key service delivery partner for the Council, and the Plan focused on supporting the organisation, its services, and its workforce through a period of change, including preparation for Local Government Reorganisation, while continuing collaboration with partner councils across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire.   The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Tony Dale.   Cabinet RESOLVED to: 1.            Endorse the Publica Business Plan 2026-2028 2.            Ask the Leader, as shareholder representative, to recommend its adoption to the Board   Voting record: 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.

Date of Decision: April 16, 2026