Decision details

In considering the report Cabinet noted the comments made by Andrew Hudson (as Chair of the i4b & First Wave Housing Boards) thanking the outgoing Board members for their valued contributions and commitment during their term of office and in support of the proposed appointment of the new Directors & non-executive Directors outlined in the report, given the combination of experience and expertise it was felt they would continue to provide in the ongoing management of both Boards.

Having noted the recruitment process undertaken, Cabinet RESOLVED to:

(1)       Approve the appointment of Waqar Ahmed and Mannie Ketley as non-executive, independent Directors of i4B and FWH for a period of three years from 1 September 2025.

(2)       Approve the appointment of Sadie East and Serita Kwofie as senior council officer Directors of i4B and FWH for a period of three years from 4 August 2025 and Nicole Jarrett-Francis as a senior council officer Director of i4B and FWH for a period of three years from 1 October 2025.

(3)       Note that Peter Gadsdon had stepped down as a Director of i4B and FWH as of 31 March 2025 following his retirement from the council, that Melanie Smith would step down as a Director on 30 September 2025 when she retired from the council, and that Akintoye Doruwoju would step down as a Director from 1 September 2025, following the end of his term of appointment.

(4)       Note the increase in number of Directors of i4B and FWH from five to seven to reflect the growth of the companies.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 4 August 25