Chris Large

Special County Council Meeting, County Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 12:00pm

The Staffordshire County Council convened for a special meeting to bestow honours upon Sir Ian Dudson and sixteen former councillors. Sir Ian Dudson was granted the title of Honorary Freeman, and each of the sixteen former councillors were granted the title of Honorary Alderman, all in recognition of their distinguished service to Staffordshire.

County Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of a new approach to environmental policy, the appointment of political assistants, highways maintenance, and the Community Fund. The council voted to rescind its climate emergency declaration made in 2019, but rejected a proposal to include percentage impact alongside financial impact in budget changes. Councillors also approved changes to the constitution regarding political assistant posts.

Property Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September 2025 2:00pm

The Staffordshire Council Property Sub-Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the lease of Blythe Bridge Library. The committee approved the letting of the library premises to Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) for a five-year term at a peppercorn rent. The aim is for MPFT to run the library as a community managed facility.

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the visitor economy, and funding for local schools. The cabinet reluctantly voted to approve a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also voted to approve funding for an expansion of Thomas Alleynes High School. They also approved the creation of a framework for the appointment of political assistants.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9th September 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Customer Feedback and Complaints Annual Report, and to review and approve the overview and scrutiny work programme for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 municipal year. The committee approved the Customer Feedback and Complaints Annual Report, and approved the overview and scrutiny work programme.