Cllr John Patient

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.

Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the growth of the cyber ecosystem, receive an update from the City Region Board, and review the committee's work plan. The meeting's agenda also included the confirmation of previous minutes and the declaration of any interests.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to review external audit reports, discuss the council's treasury management strategy, and consider updates on internal audit activity and the code of conduct for members. Key decisions included approving the appointment of a new Independent Person to the committee and noting the proposed treasury management strategy for 2026/27.

Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee - Friday 28 November 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Economic Strategy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the City Region Board update, the Spatial Development Strategy, and the Green Skills Strategy. The committee was also scheduled to review its work plan for the coming year.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.