Ian Cooper

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final financial outturn report for 2024-25 and the integrated performance report for quarter one. Councillors also agreed to appoint members to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Working Group. Finally, the committee discussed its work programme, raising concerns about NHS funding, food waste strategies and the level of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) allowance.

County Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss highways improvements, the financial outturn for 2024-25, and the adult social care team's recent inspection. The council approved the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, and a memorandum of understanding regarding health services. They also voted to increase the number of cabinet support members from three to four, adding a role for special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 16 July 2025, receiving updates from cabinet members and approving measures relating to street lighting and waste disposal. The Cabinet also reviewed the Treasury Management Report and the Better Care Fund, and they approved the Integrated Performance Report for Quarter 1 of 2025-26.

Property Sub-Committee - Wednesday 2nd July 2025 12:00pm

The Staffordshire Council Property Sub-Committee convened to discuss and approve several property-related matters, including the transfer of freehold interests for land at St. Joseph's and St. Teresa Roman Catholic Primary School and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, as well as proposed leases to academies. Councillor Chris Large, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, presented the recommendations for these items, which were subsequently approved by the committee. The committee also agreed to exclude the public to discuss further business.

Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the financial outturn for 2024-25, a contract for special educational placements, and a framework for food waste disposal. The Cabinet approved the final financial outturn, the contract for special placements, and the framework for food waste disposal.