Cllr Ashley Bowkett

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review external audit reports, discuss the council's treasury management strategy, and consider updates on internal audit activity and the code of conduct for members. Key decisions included approving the appointment of a new Independent Person to the committee and noting the proposed treasury management strategy for 2026/27.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 9 January 2026 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Friday 09 January 2026 to discuss the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service's (GFRS) Service Plan within the context of the draft budget for 2026/27, and to consider the draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2026-2030. The committee also received an update on Blue Light Collaboration and reviewed performance data for Quarter 2 of the 2025/26 financial year.

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.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 7 November 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the impact of local government reorganisation, the Community Risk Management Plan, cultural improvements within Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Improvement Board progress update.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 3 October 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Friday 3 October 2025 to discuss wildfires, changes to firefighter shift times and fire safety regulations.