Councillor John Waine

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered a call-in regarding changes to residents' parking permits in Stratford-upon-Avon. On 14 August 2026, the committee resolved to approve the recommendations made by the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning. The decision included approving the making of the relevant order and requesting monitoring and further investigation into measures to mitigate parking zones becoming over-subscribed.

The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property approved the commencement of public consultation on Warwickshire County Council’s 2027/28 budget priorities, spending levels, and Council Tax options. This decision was made on 25/09/2026 and also approved the draft consultation material for publication.

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered and commented on the draft Terms of Reference for an assurance review of policies and processes in Warwickshire's libraries and other public spaces. This review was commissioned by the Leader of the Council and will be led by three portfolio holders supported by officers.

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions approved the commencement of public consultation on Warwickshire County Council’s 2027/28 budget priorities, spending levels, and Council Tax options on 25/09/2026. The decision also approved the draft consultation material for publication.

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee decided to uphold the call-in and referred the recommendation to Cabinet to reconsider the decision on 19/05/2026. The committee recommended assessing alternative measures including working with the Parish council, changing the junction to a Stop Junction, reviewing the speed limit to 30mph, installing larger village signs and white gates, adding signage to encourage drivers to slow down, installing rumble strips and white lines, installing a box junction or raised table, investigating a mini roundabout, and investigating average speed cameras.

The Children & Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee accepted the Cabinet decision of 16 April 2026 and determined no further action was required. This decision was made on 06 May 2026.

The County Council approved the Warwickshire Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-31 on 17/03/2026. The strategy outlines how partners will work together to improve population health, prevent ill-health, and reduce health inequalities. Work is underway to develop detailed local delivery plans based on the strategy.