Cllr Ian Watson

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to review updates on early help services, including family and youth hubs, and parenting programmes. The committee was also set to consider annual reports on fostering and adoption, alongside performance and school system outcomes.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss the draft 2026/27 budget, which outlines the council's proposed financial plans for the next four years. The committee was also set to review directorate plans for Adult Social Care and Communities, Children and Families, Public Health and Communities, Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, Community Safety, Corporate Resources, and Technical & Countywide services, examining how these align with the council's strategic priorities.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the findings of the GCC Scrutiny Review, a motion regarding support for Gloucestershire's farmers, and the Corporate Asset Management Plan. They were also scheduled to review corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, receive an update on local government reorganisation and devolution, and discuss the budget scrutiny agenda.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.

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.