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 5 of 9

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Thursday 16 October 2025 1.45 pm

Warwickshire County Council's cabinet convened to discuss and make decisions on a range of issues, including a developer-funded highway scheme, proposed changes to home-to-school transport, healthy lifestyle services, and the community safety agreement. The cabinet approved recommendations for all agenda items, each of which will be subject to call-in.

October 16, 2025
County Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council convened to bestow the title of Honorary Freeman of the County upon Councillor Jerry Roodhouse in recognition of his decades of public service. This rare honour, the highest civic distinction the council can award, acknowledges Councillor Roodhouse's significant contributions to the community, particularly in Rugby, and his work on behalf of Warwickshire at a national level. The council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation, and a ceremonial presentation will be arranged at a later date.

October 14, 2025
County Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am

Warwickshire County Council met to discuss and comment on proposals for unitary local government in Warwickshire, with a final decision delegated to the cabinet. The council voted to recommend that the cabinet consider the importance of town and parish councils, that full constituent membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) would be the best arrangement, and that a single unitary council for Warwickshire is the optimum model for local governance. Amendments to the proposals were put forward but were all rejected.

October 14, 2025
Corporate Parenting Panel Chair

Corporate Parenting Panel - Monday 29 September 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Parenting Panel of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 29 September 2025 to discuss updates from the Voice, Influence & Change Team, Warwickshire's Children's Homes, performance data, future plans for WCC Children's homes, and the Adoption Annual Report. The panel was also scheduled to discuss the development of the work programme and items on the forward plan.

September 29, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.

September 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant across the Schools, Early Years, High Needs, and Central School Services blocks.

For Determination

2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy - Updated Information

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...noted the latest resource and spending information, the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on general reserves, and published their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Full Council.

For Determination

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Business Plans for 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to determine the business plan for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) for 2026.

For Determination

Best Start Family Hub Options Appraisal

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

... approved Hatters Space in Nuneaton as the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub and authorised continued strategic planning for further hubs.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 95