Councillor Jo Barker

The County Council approved the Warwickshire Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-31 on 17/03/2026. The strategy outlines how partners will work together to improve population health, prevent ill-health, and reduce health inequalities. Work is underway to develop detailed local delivery plans based on the strategy.

The County Council of Warwickshire Council approved recommendations on 17/03/2026. The council resolved to engage with public organisations to support local farmers and game dealers, support sustainable shooting on council land, and ask officers to explore how shooting and conservation can help achieve environmental targets and improve opportunities for young people. Officers will also provide information on deer in road traffic collisions and consider a deer management plan. The council will write to local MPs requesting support for British farmers and sustainable shooting.

The County Council of Warwickshire Council resolved to approve recommendations on 17/03/2026. The Council will welcome and support the National Year of Reading, commit to working with local partners to promote reading, and encourage councillors and staff to participate in related activities. The Leader will complete an online pledge, and the Council will encourage the use of email signatures and volunteering.

The County Council of Warwickshire Council resolved on 17 March 2026 to approve recommendations. An external investigation will be commissioned into the release of confidential information regarding a Member Code of Conduct investigation.

The County Council approved the report of the Climate Emergency Cross-Party Working Group on 17 March 2026. The council endorsed recommendations across Natural Capital and Biodiversity, Waste and Recycling, and Economy to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration. The council also endorsed the next steps outlined in the report.