Councillor Anthony Upton

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 8th October, 2026 10.00 am

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 2.00 pm

Council - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 10.00 am

Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Council meeting on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressed significant financial challenges and future strategic direction, approving a corporate transformation programme aimed at achieving substantial savings and enhancing efficiency. Key decisions also included a revised capital programme and the withdrawal of plans for a new secondary school in Worcester, opting instead to expand existing facilities.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 13th July, 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 13 July 2026 to discuss the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment report for Worcestershire County Council's adult social care services, the progress of the Adult Neurodiversity Team, and the 2025/26 draft year-end budget monitoring. The meeting confirmed that Worcestershire's adult social care services received an overall good rating from the CQC, with specific praise for its strengths-based practice, prevention initiatives, safeguarding, partnership working, and leadership. However, areas for improvement were identified, including equality in experience and outcomes, care provision, integration, and continuity. The panel also reviewed the performance and financial position of adult social care services, noting significant overspends in demand-led areas, and discussed the work programme for the upcoming year.