Cllr Ian Watson

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Request Management Annual Report, the development of the Council Strategy, corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, ICT service improvements, and an update on the council's local government reorganisation and devolution programme. The committee approved recommendations relating to the award of a contract for Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA) Services to Gloucestershire Rural Council and Communities (GRCC), and for the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Modified Framework Round Twelve.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 17 July 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 July 2025 to discuss Gloucestershire Children's Services, social care performance reports, special guardianship and kinship arrangements, and the committee's work plan. The committee was also scheduled to review performance data and future meeting dates.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting. These included motions on violence against women and girls, the future of Thames Water, grass cutting in Tewkesbury, flying the St George flag, speed limits, support for adopted children, and knife crime. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the council's corporate parenting responsibilities, a timeline for developing the council's strategy for 2025-29, and a number of scrutiny reports.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 1.45 pm

Here is a summary of the items that were listed for discussion at the Gloucestershire County Council meeting on Wednesday 16 July 2025. The agenda included thanking retiring councillors for their service, and the potential appointment of honorary aldermen.