Councillor George Finch

Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 29 July 2025 1.00 pm

Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, approved the acceptance of a £258,728 grant from the Department for Education (DfE) for musical instruments and equipment in Warwickshire schools. The grant will be managed as a capital project programme, with all purchased instruments and equipment remaining the property of the Heart of England Music Hub[^2].

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Monday 28 July 2025 12.00 pm

In a meeting on 28 July 2025, Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, approved the Warwickshire Pension Fund's response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access and Fairness consultation. The consultation addresses historic inequalities, particularly around survivors' pensions, and aims to lower the gender pensions gap. The Warwickshire Pension Fund's response includes concerns about the increased workload for the Pensions Administration Service and the need for clear guidance from MHCLG.

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Thursday 17 July 2025 1.00 pm

Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, convened a meeting where the sole agenda item was to discuss and approve the purchase of a property for use as an internal children's home. The decision was made to approve the recommendation as outlined in the report.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Monday 14 July 2025 12.00 pm

Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holder and Leader Decisions meeting addressed highway improvements and a bus shelter contract. Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, standing in for the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, approved a road hump and segregated cycle track in Kenilworth. Councillor Stephen Shaw, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, approved a new bus shelter advertising and maintenance contract and a highway scheme in Rugby.