Councillor Karen May

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on 17 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation in Worcestershire, as well as to review scrutiny chairs' updates, the work programme, and the cabinet forward plan. The meeting was held at Wychavon District Council Offices, in Pershore. Councillors were expected to consider and comment on these topics.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss an update from the Integrated Care Board, an overview of common neurological conditions, and the committee's work programme. Representatives from the NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (HWICB), Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust (HWHCT) and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) were expected to be in attendance. Councillor Karen May, Chair of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met on 6 November 2025, and councillors primarily discussed the proposal for a single unitary authority in Worcestershire, the interim external auditor's report, and a recommendation to approve changes to the capital programme. The council also considered an amendment to the LGPS Central Shareholder Representative Delegation, and a number of notices of motion.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the future of County Hall, the sufficiency of secondary school places in Worcester, and the panel's work programme for the coming year. The panel was also scheduled to receive updates on the council's budget and performance. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT.