Councillor Jennifer Warren

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council convened to bestow the title of Honorary Freeman of the County upon Councillor Jerry Roodhouse in recognition of his decades of public service. This rare honour, the highest civic distinction the council can award, acknowledges Councillor Roodhouse's significant contributions to the community, particularly in Rugby, and his work on behalf of Warwickshire at a national level. The council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation, and a ceremonial presentation will be arranged at a later date.

Corporate Parenting Panel - Monday 29 September 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Parenting Panel of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 29 September 2025 to discuss updates from the Voice, Influence & Change Team, Warwickshire's Children's Homes, performance data, future plans for WCC Children's homes, and the Adoption Annual Report. The panel was also scheduled to discuss the development of the work programme and items on the forward plan.

County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.

Special Meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a new flag policy and a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Wheat Street/Leicester Road area in Nuneaton. Councillors voted against a proposal to send the flag policy back to the cabinet for further discussion, and also voted against a proposal to publish the reasons behind decisions on whether or not to allow a flag to be flown. The committee agreed to hold a future meeting to examine the Wheat Street/Leicester Road CPO in greater detail.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 12 September 2025 1.30 pm

In a meeting held on 12 September 2025, Warwickshire County Council's portfolio holders made decisions regarding education and highways. Councillor Wayne Briggs, Portfolio Holder for Education, approved consultations for expanding Whitestone Infant School and Chetwynd Junior School, as well as establishing a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) resourced provision at Race Leys Infant School. Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, approved a developer-funded highway improvement scheme on Smarts Road, Bedworth. Finally, Councillor Jennifer Warren, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, approved the installation of raised tables with pedestrian refuges on Adelaide Road and Avenue Road in Leamington Spa.