Cllr Ashley Bowkett

Audit and Governance Committee - Friday 26 September 2025 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Gloucestershire Council convened to discuss a range of reports, including updates from KPMG, and the annual governance statement. The committee was also scheduled to review treasury management and internal audit activity.

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 24 July 2025 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Gloucestershire County Council met on Thursday 24 July 2025 to discuss a range of reports related to audit activity, risk management, and financial oversight.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 18 July 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 July 2025 to discuss the roles and responsibilities of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and the Community Safety Directorate, as well as the current GFRS and Community Safety budget. Councillors were also scheduled to receive updates on the Improvement Board's progress and GFRS performance data. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the year.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting. These included motions on violence against women and girls, the future of Thames Water, grass cutting in Tewkesbury, flying the St George flag, speed limits, support for adopted children, and knife crime. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the council's corporate parenting responsibilities, a timeline for developing the council's strategy for 2025-29, and a number of scrutiny reports.