Dean Richards - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Dean Richards

Conservative

Email: deanrichards@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Warwickshire Police and Crime Panel (Committee Member) Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

14 meetings · Page 1 of 3

County Council Committee Member

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

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Special Meeting, Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 7 January 2026 to consider a call-in regarding the annual on-street pay and display charge review. The committee made recommendations to the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning to reconsider the decision on the 15-minute parking charge increase, the introduction of a 10-minute free parking period, and to engage with local businesses on future increases.

January 07, 2026
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

December 16, 2025
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025 to discuss economic development, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the council's performance against its strategic priorities. The committee will also review its work programme and hear updates from council directors. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast online.

November 26, 2025
Warwickshire Police and Crime Panel Committee Member

Warwickshire Police and Crime Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Warwickshire Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Thursday 20 November 2025 to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's report, the Victims' Strategy, hate crime, and local government reform. The Panel will also review its work programme and discuss future meeting dates.

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

29 decisions · Page 1 of 6

Call-In: Annual On-Street Pay and Display Charge Review

From: Special Meeting, Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 2.00 pm - January 07, 2026

...upheld the call-in and recommended that the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning reconsider the decision to increase on-street parking charges, proposing a reduction in the 15-minute charge to 35p, the introduction of a 10-minute free parking period, and engagement with local businesses on future increases.

For Determination

External Auditors' Annual Audit Report 2024/25

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to note the External Auditor's Annual Report for 2024/25 and request the Audit and Standards Committee to monitor the management actions addressing the report's key recommendation.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Persons

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to determine the appointment of Independent Persons pursuant to the Localism Act 2011.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 14

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 29