Cllr Ian Watson
Email: Ian.Watson@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Council: Gloucestershire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am
County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am
Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and members debated the future of local government reorganisation in the county, ultimately expressing a preference for a single unitary authority. They also approved a new council strategy and agreed to incorporate the views of young people in policy decisions. Additionally, councillors addressed concerns about highways maintenance and the impact of inheritance tax reforms on local farmers.
Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6 November 2025 10.00 am
The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues affecting children and families in Gloucestershire. The agenda included updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) recovery plan, as well as consideration of the Annual Safeguarding Report. The committee also planned to discuss the Childcare Sufficiency Annual Report and the Annual Report on School Admissions.
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 10.00 am
The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's performance, risk and financial monitoring, the council strategy, staff survey results, and local government reorganisation. The committee will also review its work plan.
Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am
The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, to discuss the recent Ofsted inspection, the prevention of youth offending, and the impact of local government reorganisation on children's services. The committee also received an update on the Gloucestershire Children and Young People's Wellbeing Coalition and the One Plan for Children and Young People.
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Modified Framework Round Twelve
From: Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 10.00 am - July 31, 2025
...to ensure the continuity of the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme, new providers were appointed to the framework for Summer and Winter 2025, and funding allocations were confirmed for Lot Two and Lot Three providers, as well as countywide HAF Community Connectors.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 1