Kate Sullivan

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday, 8 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 8 June 2026 to discuss changes to the governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and updates on pension administration. The committee noted and commented on proposed changes to the governance of the LGPS, including the renaming of the Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee to the LGPS Pension Fund Sub-Committee and the delegation of LGPS functions to it. They also noted and commented on proposed changes to the Terms of Reference for both the Staff and Pensions Committee and the new LGPS Pension Fund Sub-Committee, recommending them for approval by the Council. The committee also noted and commented upon a Recruitment and Retention Policy for employer and member representatives on the sub-committee. The committee discussed the necessity of addressing governance requirements proactively before Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to avoid potential challenges. The committee noted the intention to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Resources to make any necessary updates to recommendations for the Council based on feedback received.

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 9 March 2026 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 9 March 2026 to discuss the Warwickshire Pension Fund's Business Plan for 2026/27, review the progress of the Our People Strategy, and receive updates on pension administration, governance, and regulatory matters. The committee also reviewed minutes from the Fire Local Pension Board and considered employers joining and leaving the pension fund.

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the Council's people strategy, performance reports, treasury management, and the work programme. Key decisions included noting the proposed priorities for the Our People Strategy for 2026/27 and reviewing the Q3 Integrated Performance Report and Treasury Management Update.

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire Council Staff and Pensions Committee met on 8 September 2025, and members reviewed the minutes of a previous meeting, received updates on pension fund regulations and administration, and discussed workforce-related issues. The committee approved extending occupational maternity pay for eligible operational staff of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS).

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 9 June 2025 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee met to appoint a chair and vice-chair, discuss governance and policy updates, review pension administration activities, and consider employers joining and leaving the pension fund. Councillor Michael Bannister, Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities, was appointed chair, and Councillor Robert Gisbourne was appointed vice-chair of the committee. The committee approved the report on employers joining and leaving the pension fund.