Alyson Grice

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss community safety in Worcestershire, review their work programme, and receive updates from scrutiny chairmen and lead members. A key focus of the meeting was scheduled to be the annual update on community safety, with a specific overview of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The board was also expected to discuss and comment on the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 1st December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Environment Act 2021, receive an update on the Net Zero Carbon Plan 2024-25, review performance and budget monitoring, and consider their work programme. The meeting will be held at Wychavon District Council in Pershore.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council were scheduled to meet on Thursday 27 November 2025 to discuss children and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health services, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. The meeting was due to take place at the Wychavon District Council in Pershore. During the meeting, councillors were expected to review performance data for education, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and social care.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel Committee Officer

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss the Police & Crime Plan, budget metrics, rural crime, and the work programme. The meeting will be held at Wyre Forest House, the headquarters of Wyre Forest District Council. The headline topic for discussion appears to be the financial challenges facing West Mercia Police.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel Committee Officer

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's activity and performance, and to review the budget metrics. Councillor Barry Durkin, Chairman of the Panel, expressed disappointment that the panel had not been informed of budget issues in a timely manner. The panel agreed to set up working groups to look at the budget and digital services, and to invite the Chief Constable to future meetings.