Councillor Jo Barker
Email: cllrbarker@warwickshire.gov.uk
Council: Warwickshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am
Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 21 November 2025 10.00 am
The Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to discuss the prioritisation of NHS services, including a review of gluten-free prescribing, and to review the latest integrated performance report. They will also discuss direct payments to service users.
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.
Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am
Warwickshire County Council met to discuss and comment on proposals for unitary local government in Warwickshire, with a final decision delegated to the cabinet. The council voted to recommend that the cabinet consider the importance of town and parish councils, that full constituent membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) would be the best arrangement, and that a single unitary council for Warwickshire is the optimum model for local governance. Amendments to the proposals were put forward but were all rejected.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 3 of 8
Constitutional Amendments and Appointment of Statutory Scrutiny Officer
From: County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Council's constitution, appoint the Democratic Services Team Manager as Statutory Scrutiny Officer, and authorize the Executive Director for Resources to implement these changes and correct any minor errors.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Political Assistants
From: County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Additions to the Education Capital Programme 2025/26
From: County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the addition of £2.960 million, funded from developer contributions and Basic Need Funding, to the capital programme to continue the scheme at The Queen Elizabeth Academy (Atherstone).
Notices of Motion
From: County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am - July 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Developer Funded Scheme - S278 D1736 School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane/Church Lane
From: County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am - July 22, 2025
...to approve the addition of £3.904 million to the Capital Programme for fully developer-funded section 278 highway improvement schemes at D1736 School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane / Church Lane, Exhall.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 36