Councillor Bill Gifford
Email: cllrgifford@warwickshire.gov.uk
Council: Warwickshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 5 of 5
Audit and Standards Committee - Thursday 18 July 2024 10.00 am
Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 10 June 2024 2.00 pm
The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 10 June 2024. The meeting focused on the annual review of engagement activities, the development of a pensions productivity plan, and updates on regulatory and policy matters. Key decisions were made regarding future engagement activities and the submission of a productivity plan for pensions to the government.
Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 10 June 2024 10.00 am
The Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday, 10 June 2024. The meeting focused on reviewing the minutes of the Warwickshire Local Pension Board meeting held on 30 January 2024, discussing the Pension Fund Governance Update Report, and addressing various confidential matters related to investments and fund management.
Audit and Standards Committee - Thursday 23 May 2024 10.00 am
The meeting began with a tribute to Virginia Rennie, who is retiring after over 21 years of service. The committee expressed their gratitude for her contributions and wished her well for the future. The meeting then proceeded with routine matters such as apologies, disclosures of interest, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The main topics discussed included the external auditor's update on audit certification, the annual governance statement, and the external audit risk assessments for both the council and the pension fund.
Decisions from Meetings
22 decisions · Page 1 of 5
Implementation of Equity Fund Review
From: Special Meeting, Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Tuesday 29 April 2025 2.00 pm - April 29, 2025
...to approve the recommendations for completing the implementation of the recent equity fund review, considering recent market volatility.
Recommendations Approved
2024 Director of Public Health Annual Report: The Power of People and Place: Celebrating and Inspiring Community-based Wellbeing
From: County Council - Tuesday 18 March 2025 10.00 am - March 18, 2025
...to endorse the 2024 Annual Report of the Director of Public Health and its recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Notices of Motion
From: County Council - Tuesday 18 March 2025 10.00 am - March 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Unitary Local Government in Warwickshire
From: Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 18 February 2025 10.00 am - February 18, 2025
...to develop a proposal for unitary local government in Warwickshire that adheres to government guidelines, engages with local communities, preserves the county's identity, and strives for economic prosperity, while also establishing a cross-party working group to support this effort.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy
From: Budget Council, County Council - Thursday 6 February 2025 10.00 am - February 06, 2025
...to approve the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for Non-Treasury Investments for 2025/26, including borrowing and investment limits, lending limits for the Warwickshire Property Development Group and Warwickshire Investment Fund, delegated responsibilities for the Executive Director for Resources, and the implementation of the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 22