Councillor Dave Edmonds

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel are scheduled to meet on Thursday 4 December 2025 to discuss the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report, the role of assistive technology in care planning, and performance and budget monitoring. The panel will also discuss their work programme. The meeting is being held at Wyre Forest District Council, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the Shrub Hill Quarter development, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. Representatives from the council and partner organisations were expected to be present to answer questions from the panel. The meeting was scheduled to be recorded and made available on the council's website.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on 17 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation in Worcestershire, as well as to review scrutiny chairs' updates, the work programme, and the cabinet forward plan. The meeting was held at Wychavon District Council Offices, in Pershore. Councillors were expected to consider and comment on these topics.

Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met on 6 November 2025, and councillors primarily discussed the proposal for a single unitary authority in Worcestershire, the interim external auditor's report, and a recommendation to approve changes to the capital programme. The council also considered an amendment to the LGPS Central Shareholder Representative Delegation, and a number of notices of motion.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.