Councillor Jo Barker

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.

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.

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.

Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 17 September 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss winter planning for urgent care, recommissioning of public health nursing services for young people, and the integrated performance report for quarter one. The committee requested more information on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in adult social care assessments, and agreed to add a discussion of direct payments to the work programme. The committee also approved the recommendations of the Quarter 1 Integrated Performance Report 2025/26.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 10 September 2025 1.30 pm

The Warwickshire Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss Healthwatch Warwickshire's annual report, the Orchard Centre update, the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, and the Children and Young People Partnership. The board approved the publication of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment and the appointment of the Executive Director for Children and Young People as the Chair of the Children and Young People Partnership.