Cllr Andrew Gravells MBE

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss the draft 2026/27 budget, which outlines the council's proposed financial plans for the next four years. The committee was also set to review directorate plans for Adult Social Care and Communities, Children and Families, Public Health and Communities, Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, Community Safety, Corporate Resources, and Technical & Countywide services, examining how these align with the council's strategic priorities.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the findings of the GCC Scrutiny Review, a motion regarding support for Gloucestershire's farmers, and the Corporate Asset Management Plan. They were also scheduled to review corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, receive an update on local government reorganisation and devolution, and discuss the budget scrutiny agenda.

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 18 November 2025, receiving updates on the Integrated Urgent Care Service, the NHS Gloucestershire 5 Year Strategy, and the performance of the Gloucestershire Integrated Care System. The committee also discussed and agreed to note the proposed temporary service changes outlined in the Integrated Care Board report, while raising concerns about the potential for these changes to become permanent.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 14 October 2025 to discuss the South Western Ambulance Service's decision to phase out fire-fighters as first responders, the NHS Gloucestershire Winter Plan, and to receive an update on maternity services in the county. The committee requested more information on community first responder figures and agreed to add items to their work plan.