Dave Corbett

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to review the Archive & Archaeology Strategy and the Museums Strategy, and to discuss the 2025/26 draft year-end budget monitoring. Key discussions included the financial sustainability of heritage services, the impact of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on staffing, and performance across various community services.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 6th July, 2026 2.00 pm

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss active travel initiatives, the review of the Local Transport Plan 4, and the performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year. The panel also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming year.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss digital connectivity, performance, and budget monitoring. Key decisions included noting the significant progress in broadband rollout across Worcestershire, with gigabit-capable coverage reaching 88.1%, and acknowledging ongoing challenges with mobile connectivity. The panel also reviewed the council's financial position, noting a breakeven for the 2025/26 financial year after utilising £15.5 million in reserves, primarily due to increased costs in adult and children's social care.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the council's use of Artificial Intelligence, review performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year, and consider the refresh of the scrutiny work programme for 2026/27.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 13th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Friday, 13 March 2026, to discuss the Worcestershire Growth Hub, the Worcester Six Business Park, and the council's performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year. The panel also reviewed and proposed updates to its scrutiny work programme for the upcoming 2026/27 year.