We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Bristol City Council in South West across 45 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Whitehall track capital funding
The committee approved a long-term funding commitment for Whitehall Athletics Track, including the 2028 respray and future full surface replacement. The report set out a council net liability forecast…
“This report is to seek approval for the council's long term commitment to fund the major capital life skull replacement works that are required to mai…”
Secure Whitehall legal agreement
The committee authorised the executive director for adults and communities, in consultation with the chair, to finalise the legal agreements for Whitehall Athletics Track. The arrangement will set out…
“I guess just to add just a little bit of background there. This particular track was built in 2010, as the chair said is the city's main athletics fac…”
Council Tax and Social Care Precept Increase
Approved recommendation for council tax increase of 4.99% comprising 2.99% core council tax and 2% adult social care precept for 2026-27. Council tax base generates £316.5 million in 2026-27, a moveme…
“The council's net revenue budget for the year 2627 as 634.1 million and expenditure allocations as set out in appendix one subject to any budget amend…”
General Fund Revenue Budget 2026-27 to 2030-31
Proposed general fund revenue budget requirement for 2026-27 is £634.1 million, rising to £770 million by 2030-31. Budget reflects significant changes from Fair Funding Review and provisional settleme…
“The proposed general fund revenue budget requirement for 2627 is 634 million and this rises to 770 million by 203031.”
SEND reform plan linked to funding
Bristol submitted its SEND reform plan to secure access to the High Needs Stability Grant. The plan is tied to substantial funding that would cover a large share of the current DSG deficit and shape f…
“Speaker 3: Thank you, Hannah. Yes, so in terms of the SEND reform plan, so the Department for Education and the Department for Health and Social Care …”
SEND capacity and backlog pressures
Members heard that Bristol supports around 15,000 children and young people with SEND and around 6,000 EHCPs, with demand expected to rise before later easing. The service is working through backlog a…
“At present, we support approximately 15,000 children and young people who identified special educational needs in schools and about 6,000 children who…”
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