Joe Harris - Councillor for Gloucestershire

Joe Harris

Cabinet Member for Highways

Liberal Democrat Gloucestershire
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 1 of 7

County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire Council met on Wednesday 13 May 2026 to discuss a range of significant issues, including proposed increases in housing numbers, the disproportionately high suicide rates among men in the county, and the need for fairer funding for schools and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services. Other topics scheduled for discussion included transparency in meat labelling, data security and the adoption of free and open-source software, the long-term solution for Lydbrook Bridge, the establishment of local highways champions, and the reinstatement of comprehensive weed management services.

May 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council met on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to approve a significant transformation programme, adopt a new economic growth plan for the county, and make decisions on several key service reviews and infrastructure projects. The meeting saw the approval of the Stronger Futures programme, aimed at modernising council operations and achieving financial savings, alongside the adoption of the Gloucestershire Local Growth Plan (2025-2035) to guide economic development.

April 22, 2026, 10:00 am
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday 25 March 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 25 March 2026 was set to discuss a range of significant issues, including the county's potential involvement in a Foundation Strategic Authority, the expansion of renewable energy, and the financial strategy for the coming years. The meeting's agenda also included several motions addressing key local concerns such as support for farmers, men's mental health, highway maintenance, and councillor allowances.

March 25, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire County Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the county's response to government invitations on local government reorganisation and the establishment of a joint programme for this purpose. The Cabinet also approved a new strategy for public transport, a plan for safer roads and community 20mph zones, and a comprehensive climate change report.

March 18, 2026, 10:00 am
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 February 2026 was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes the draft budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. Discussions were also scheduled on corporate parenting, the council's constitution, and updates from scrutiny committees and working groups. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the presentation of the Gloucestershire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.

February 18, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Local Growth Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided to adopt Gloucestershire's Local Growth Plan (2025-2035) on 22/04/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Economy, Environment and Infrastructure to make minor updates to the plan. They also agreed to update the Gloucestershire City Region Board Inter-Authority Agreement to reflect that the Local Growth Plan now supersedes the Gloucestershire County Council Economic Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

Gloucestershire Council's Cabinet decided to approve and publish the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030 on 22 April 2026. The plan sets out how the service will allocate resources and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.

Recommendations Approved

To model and review the service options for Great Western Court Reablement Unit

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided to approve the closure of Great Western Court. They also declared the site surplus to requirements and will reinvest staffing budgets and resources into home-based reablement and prevention services. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director – Asset Management and Property Services to dispose of the site.

Recommendations Approved

Cotswold Canal Trust Stroudwater Canal Restoration (Walk Bridge Scheme)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided on 22 April 2026 to approve a £1 million capital contribution towards the Walk Bridge scheme. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways, to determine Gloucestershire County Council's role in the project's delivery, provided this involvement does not exceed the allocated £1 million.

Recommendations Approved

Creating a Stronger Future ("Stronger Futures") - Approval of Full Business Case and Investment

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.00 am - April 22, 2026

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council approved the Stronger Futures Full Business Case and an upfront investment of £3.4m on 22 April 2026. This decision approves the programme's delivery approach, governance, controls, and benefits model. The Cabinet also delegated authority for procurement processes related to the Technology and Organisational Development workstreams.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
33
Average per month
1.2
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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