Dale Bridgewater - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Dale Bridgewater

 Reform UK  Portfolio Holder for Fire and Rescue and Community Safety

Email: dalebridgewater@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Regulatory Committee (Vice-Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Portfolio Holder) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

26 meetings · Page 1 of 6

County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

December 16, 2025
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 12 December 2025 12.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled to be discussed at the Portfolio Holder Decisions meeting.

December 12, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet to discuss the 2026/27 budget, the education capital programme, and the Get Warwickshire Working Plan. The Cabinet will also consider updates to the strategic risk management framework and supported lodgings for young people.

December 11, 2025
Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Portfolio Holder

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the County Councillors' Grant Fund, performance against the council plan, treasury management and an update on the Voice of Warwickshire residents' panel.

December 03, 2025
Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Portfolio Holder

Additional meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 11.00 am

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss updates on the Wheat Street development in Nuneaton and the Resourcing to Risk programme for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS). The committee reviewed the financial aspects of the Wheat Street development, and heard that the Resourcing to Risk programme is largely on track, with improvements seen in response times and resource availability.

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

61 decisions · Page 6 of 13

Developing a Programme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, the Cabinet approved a pipeline of AI projects, authorized the Executive Director for Resources to develop and approve projects within the program, allocated up to £730k from the Council’s Revenue Investment Fund, and authorized necessary procurement processes.

Recommendations Approved

Value for Money Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to establish a Council Value for Money programme to support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy refresh, authorise the Executive Director for Resources to finalise the review's scope and delivery, and approve a public consultation to inform budget setting and the MTFS.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to Tender - Dementia Information and Advice Service

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to ensure continued support for Warwickshire residents affected by dementia, the Cabinet authorized the Executive Director for Social Care and Health to begin the procurement process for a Dementia Information and Advice Service and to enter into relevant contracts.

Recommendations Approved

Flag Policy

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to formalize flag-flying protocols at Warwickshire County Council buildings, the Cabinet approved a flag policy that outlines standard flags to be flown, clarifies procedures for specific events, and delegates authority to the Chairman of the Council to approve changes.

Recommendations Approved

Wheat Street/ Leicester Road Nuneaton – Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to facilitate the construction of Wheat Street and Leicester Road in Nuneaton, the Cabinet authorized the Executive Director for Resources to acquire land or rights, through agreement or a Compulsory Purchase Order, contingent upon planning permission and secured funding, and also authorized minor drawing modifications and agreements with landowners regarding objections.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 61