Councillor Bill Hopkins

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 6th February, 2026 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met on Friday 06 February 2026 to discuss and approve the proposed precept and budget for 2026/27. The panel voted to accept the proposed precept increase of £15 per average household, which equates to a 5.2% uplift. The meeting also covered the police and crime plan activity and performance monitoring, and a review of the complaints process.

Pensions Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 16th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, 16 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the draft budget for 2026/27, with a particular focus on environmental services, and a discussion regarding the panel's future work programme.

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council Pensions Committee was scheduled to convene to discuss several key items, including a valuation update, the fund's business plan, and risk management strategies. The committee was also expected to review governance and compliance matters, training initiatives, and the forward plan, as well as updates from LGPS Central Limited and a pension investment report.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 1st December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Environment Act 2021, receive an update on the Net Zero Carbon Plan 2024-25, review performance and budget monitoring, and consider their work programme. The meeting will be held at Wychavon District Council in Pershore.