Councillor Jabba Riaz

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met to discuss a planning application for sand and gravel extraction at Ripple East, Worcestershire. The committee approved the application, which includes restoration to agriculture and nature conservation, after considering concerns about dust, health impacts, and the loss of agricultural land. The approval is subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^1] for an extended aftercare period.

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet to note the draft annual statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025, and to review the external audit plans for both the council and the pension fund. The meeting was also scheduled to cover progress on external audit recommendations from 2023-24.

Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met to elect a new chair and vice-chair, appoint a leader of the council, and discuss political structures and committee appointments. Councillor Louis Stephen was elected as the new Chair of the Council, and Councillor Paul Bennett was appointed as Vice-Chair. The council also agreed to permit hospital overspill parking at County Hall and install more Beryl Bike bays.