George Finch - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor George Finch

Reform UK Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Children & Families

Email: georgefinch@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Portfolio Holder, Committee Member) Cabinet (Chair, Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Panel (Chair) Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee (County Councillor, Portfolio Holder)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 13 February 2026 12.00 pm

February 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

February 12, 2026, 1:45 pm
County Council Committee Member

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

The County Council of Warwickshire is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with a primary focus on the crucial matters of the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Alongside these significant financial discussions, the council will also consider the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for the upcoming year.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 3 February 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions committee of Warwickshire Council is scheduled to consider a report concerning passenger transport management software. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as the disclosure of interests and public speaking.

February 03, 2026, 1:00 pm
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 30 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Friday 30 January 2026 is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters. Key discussions are expected to include a Memorandum of Understanding with Coventry City Council regarding planning, proposed fees and charges for various council services in 2026/27, and the setting of school term dates for 2027/28. The meeting will also address the potential closure of Great Alne Primary School.

January 30, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Wheat Street/ Leicester Road Nuneaton – Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to facilitate the construction of Wheat Street and Leicester Road in Nuneaton, the Cabinet authorized the Executive Director for Resources to acquire land or rights, through agreement or a Compulsory Purchase Order, contingent upon planning permission and secured funding, and also authorized minor drawing modifications and agreements with landowners regarding objections.

Recommendations Approved

Value for Money Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to establish a Council Value for Money programme to support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy refresh, authorise the Executive Director for Resources to finalise the review's scope and delivery, and approve a public consultation to inform budget setting and the MTFS.

Recommendations Approved

Developing a Programme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

...to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, the Cabinet approved a pipeline of AI projects, authorized the Executive Director for Resources to develop and approve projects within the program, allocated up to £730k from the Council’s Revenue Investment Fund, and authorized necessary procurement processes.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Partnership Funding Contribution to Shipston Link

From: Cabinet - Thursday 4 September 2025 1.45 pm - September 04, 2025

... to allocate £0.100 million from the Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Delivery Plan 2025-26 to Shipston Link as a 50% contribution towards procuring a new minibus for rural transport, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Communities to finalize the necessary contracts and agreements.

Recommendations Approved

Callendar Farm Primary School

From: Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 8 August 2025 1.30 pm - August 08, 2025

...to authorize the Executive Director for Children and Young People to invite tenders and enter into contracts for the Callendar Farm Primary School scheme, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 95