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.

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County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.

September 23, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm

Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss the first quarter integrated performance report, the financial monitoring position, and a value for money programme. They approved a plan to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in council services, additions to the education capital programme, and a flag policy for council buildings. The cabinet also recommended that the council approve adding a developer-funded highways improvement scheme to the capital programme.

September 04, 2025
Warwickshire Waste Partnership Chair

Warwickshire Waste Partnership - Wednesday 3 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Warwickshire Waste Partnership met on Wednesday 3 September 2025, to discuss waste management performance data, updates on the Resources and Waste Strategy for England, and updates from waste partners. The Partnership was asked to note the provisional waste management data for the first quarter of 2025/26, and to acknowledge updates on waste activities taking place in each area since the last meeting. Councillor Darren Cheshire, Portfolio Holder for Environment, Heritage and Culture, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

September 03, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

July 22, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 10 July 2025 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss the financial framework, additions to the education capital programme, bus service improvements, a developer-funded scheme, domestic abuse support, changes to primary school age ranges, and the modern slavery statement. The cabinet approved recommendations for the financial framework, additions to the education capital programme, the bus service improvement plan, and changes to primary school age ranges. They also approved the recommissioning of the Domestic Abuse Specialist Counselling and Therapy Service (DASCAT) and the updated Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.

July 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant across the Schools, Early Years, High Needs, and Central School Services blocks.

For Determination

2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy - Updated Information

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...noted the latest resource and spending information, the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on general reserves, and published their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Full Council.

For Determination

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Business Plans for 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to determine the business plan for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) for 2026.

For Determination

Best Start Family Hub Options Appraisal

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

... approved Hatters Space in Nuneaton as the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub and authorised continued strategic planning for further hubs.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 93