Councillor John Holland

Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss and approve a new Council Plan, alongside significant investments in education and fire station facilities. Key decisions included the commencement of public engagement on the draft Council Plan 2026-30, the approval of additions to the Education Capital Programme to create new SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, and the allocation of funds for essential building alterations at Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations. The Cabinet also approved the Warwickshire Employment and Skills Strategy for 2026-2030.

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the Council's people strategy, performance reports, treasury management, and the work programme. Key decisions included noting the proposed priorities for the Our People Strategy for 2026/27 and reviewing the Q3 Integrated Performance Report and Treasury Management Update.

Please note that this meeting will now be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire County Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026. Key discussions included the Quarter 3 Integrated Performance Report, which highlighted an overspend of £6.7 million, and the proposed Older Adults Hospital at Home Provision, which was not endorsed by the committee. The committee also reviewed the Draft Warwickshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-31, agreeing to provide comments.

Budget Council (reconvened), County Council - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions included the adoption of a 3.89% council tax increase, comprising a 1.89% core increase and a 2% adult social care levy, and the approval of a £740.028 million capital programme. The council also approved the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Please note this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (not committee room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the Quarter 3 Integrated Performance Report, determine school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year, and approve funding for the refurbishment of the Pears Centre. Key decisions included referring the performance report to Overview and Scrutiny Committees, approving the proposed school admission arrangements, and recommending the addition of funds to the capital programme for the Pears Centre refurbishment.