Councillor George Finch

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 13 January 2026 10.00 am

The Leader of the Council, Councillor George Finch, endorsed changes to the West Midlands Rail Collaboration Agreement, ensuring its continuation from February 1, 2026. This decision was made following a discussion where concerns were raised about the availability of West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) board minutes and attendance at meetings.

Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 13 January 2026 10.30 am

The Leader of the Council, Councillor George Finch, accepted the devolution of Adult Skills Funding powers to Warwickshire County Council. This decision was made under urgency procedures due to strict legislative timetables.

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 12 December 2025 12.00 pm

Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holders convened to discuss and make decisions on several key issues. Councillor Jennifer Warren, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, approved an increase in on-street parking charges in select areas, while Councillor Wayne Briggs, Portfolio Holder for Education, initiated consultations for establishing SEND [^2] resourced provisions at two schools; in his absence, Councillor George Finch, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Children & Families, took the decision in his capacity as Leader of the Council. Additionally, Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, approved the council's response to a consultation on Local Government Pension Scheme improvements and gave the go-ahead for government-funded transport schemes.

Cabinet - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.45 pm

At a meeting of the Warwickshire Council Cabinet, key decisions were made regarding the 2026/27 budget, education, employment, and risk management. The Cabinet endorsed the Annual Education Sufficiency Update and approved additions to the Education Capital Programme for multiple schools. Additionally, they approved the Get Warwickshire Working Plan and authorised the procurement of supported lodgings for young people aged 16-21, as well as the updated Strategic Risk Management Framework.