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) Appointments Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

54 meetings · Page 3 of 11

Cabinet Chair

Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss a range of strategic and operational matters. Key topics included the proposed Council Plan for 2026-30, additions to the Education Capital Programme, and the Warwickshire Employment & Skills Strategy. The meeting also covered recommendations from a call-in regarding the Annual Education Sufficiency Update, and building alterations for Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations.

March 05, 2026, 1:45 pm
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the county's communities. Key topics included an update on economic development, performance reports, transport funding and strategies, and the results of a national survey on highways and transport.

February 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
County Council Committee Member

Budget Council (reconvened), County Council - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions included the adoption of a 3.89% council tax increase, comprising a 1.89% core increase and a 2% adult social care levy, and the approval of a £740.028 million capital programme. The council also approved the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

February 17, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Chair

Please note this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (not committee room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the Quarter 3 Integrated Performance Report, determine school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year, and approve funding for the refurbishment of the Pears Centre. Key decisions included referring the performance report to Overview and Scrutiny Committees, approving the proposed school admission arrangements, and recommending the addition of funds to the capital programme for the Pears Centre refurbishment.

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

Budget Council (adjourned), County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and its medium-term financial strategy. Alongside this, the meeting agenda included the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy, which outline how the council plans to manage its finances and investments.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Building Alterations, Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations

From: Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm - March 05, 2026

...authorised the addition of £1.341m to the capital programme for building alterations at Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations and empowered the Executive Director for Resources to manage the procurement and contractual aspects of the project.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Recalibrating Warwickshire - Council Plan 2026-30

From: Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm - March 05, 2026

...commence a public engagement on the draft Council Plan 2026-30 and authorise the Chief Executive to finalise the engagement approach and related documentation.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Recommendations from Call in on Annual Education Sufficiency Update

From: Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm - March 05, 2026

...approved recommendations from the Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee to produce local sensitivity analysis data on forecasts, organise sufficiency workshops for elected members, and re-evaluate planning areas, particularly at the secondary school level.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Site Specific Business Case 13

From: Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm - March 05, 2026

...to determine the Site Specific Business Case 13 for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG).

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Site Specific Business Case 14

From: Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm - March 05, 2026

...to determine the Site Specific Business Case 14 for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG).

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 110