Darren Cheshire - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Darren Cheshire

Reform UK Portfolio Holder for Environment, Heritage and Culture

Email: darrencheshire@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Warwickshire Waste Partnership (Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 13 February 2026 12.00 pm

February 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:45 pm
County Council Committee Member

Budget Council, County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with a primary focus on the crucial matters of the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Alongside these significant financial discussions, the council will also consider the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for the upcoming year.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 3 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions committee of Warwickshire Council is scheduled to consider a report concerning passenger transport management software. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as the disclosure of interests and public speaking.

February 03, 2026, 1:00 pm
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 30 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Friday 30 January 2026 is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters. Key discussions are expected to include a Memorandum of Understanding with Coventry City Council regarding planning, proposed fees and charges for various council services in 2026/27, and the setting of school term dates for 2027/28. The meeting will also address the potential closure of Great Alne Primary School.

January 30, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Proposed Partnership Funding Contribution to Shipston Link

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

... to allocate £0.100 million from the Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Delivery Plan 2025-26 to Shipston Link as a 50% contribution towards procuring a new minibus for rural transport, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Communities to finalize the necessary contracts and agreements.

Recommendations Approved

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

Update to previously agreed WPDG Site Specific Business Case

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

...to determine an update to a previously agreed WPDG Site Specific Business Case.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 93