Councillor Denise Bickley

Devon Education Forum - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Devon Education Forum met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss significant financial updates, including Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) overspends and the transition to new government funding arrangements. The forum also endorsed a revised framework for assessing and funding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and approved the Education Quality and Inclusion (EQI) Core Offer for schools.

Children's Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 16th March, 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Scrutiny Committee of Devon Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, 16 March 2026, to discuss the SEND Transformation Programme, a visit to Exeter and East Children's Social Care Teams, and the activities of the Fostering Member Champion. The meeting agenda also included a review of the committee's work programme and any urgent matters.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.30 am

The Cabinet of Devon Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the future of the Matford Offices site, budget monitoring, flood risk management, and the development of new cycle routes. Key decisions were made regarding the Matford Offices site, the approval of the Flood Risk Management Action Plan, and the construction of a new cycle path between Exeter and Cranbrook.