Hannah Perrott

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27, review the performance of comments, compliments, and complaints procedures, and consider the panel's work programme. Key discussions revolved around the significant financial challenges facing the council, including the impact of the Provisional Local Government Settlement and the need for substantial savings, as well as an in-depth review of the council's complaint handling procedures across various services.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss the annual update on library services and review performance and budget monitoring for the 2025-26 financial year. Key decisions included noting the continued strong recovery of library services post-pandemic, with digital borrowing exceeding pre-pandemic levels, and a commitment to further develop the Libraries Unlocked initiative. The panel also reviewed the council's financial position, noting an overall underspend in corporate services but an overspend in adult and children's social care, and discussed the ongoing challenges with the Dedicated Schools Grant.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 17 November 2025. The meeting's agenda focused on two primary areas: an update on the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) proposal for One Worcestershire and a review of the Board's work programme and the Cabinet Forward Plan. The discussions were based on reports provided to attendees, and the actual proceedings or decisions made are not detailed here.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the future location of residential replacement care for adults with learning disabilities, and to review performance and budget monitoring for 2024/25. The panel agreed to further scrutinise the costings of the residential replacement care provision, and made suggestions for topics to be covered in future meetings, including continuing healthcare, mental health services, and hospital discharge pathways.