Councillor John Holland

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.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 1 August 2025 2.00 pm

This meeting of Warwickshire Council's Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions was scheduled to discuss the appointment of cabinet portfolios, the delegation of executive functions, and appointments to various bodies. Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, was the only member listed on the agenda. The meeting was scheduled to be filmed for live broadcast on the internet.