Councillor Justin Bowen

Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026, was set to address the council's financial future, including the proposed budget for the upcoming year and the medium-term financial plan. Key discussions were also scheduled around the robustness of budget estimates, the adequacy of financial reserves, and the council's capital programme.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Cabinet of Worcestershire County Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss the council's financial position and future budget. Key topics included an updated report on the robustness of the 2026-27 budget estimates and the adequacy of reserves, as well as the proposed budget and medium-term financial plan for 2026/27 to 2028/29.

Council - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 10.00 am

Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council Cabinet meeting on 5 February 2026 addressed critical financial challenges, the future of public services, and environmental strategies. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget and medium-term financial plan, which necessitates a council tax increase, and the recommissioning of the Healthy Worcestershire programme. The council also adopted the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the Sustainability and Efficiency Plan, while addressing significant issues regarding school provision and special educational needs.

Corporate Parenting Board - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board meeting scheduled for 27 January 2026 was set to discuss the health assessments of children in care, the ANCHOR service for emotional health and wellbeing, and feedback on the NEET Task and Finish Group. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the board's work plan.