Katie Dover

Finance & Resources Select Committee Secretary

Finance & Resources Select Committee - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 2.00 pm

Children’s & Education Select Committee Secretary

Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

Finance & Resources Select Committee Secretary

Finance & Resources Select Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Finance & Resources Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 26 February 2026 to review the council's financial performance and operational efficiency. Key discussions were planned around the progress of recommendations from a previous budget scrutiny inquiry, the Q3 performance monitoring reports, and the council's budget monitoring for the same period. Additionally, the committee was set to evaluate the effectiveness of the Customer First initiative and discuss future priorities for the team.

Children’s & Education Select Committee Secretary

Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Children's & Education Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss the SEND Improvement Programme, the Placement and Homes Strategy for Children & Young People, and the School Attendance review. Key decisions included the agreement to revisit a 2015 report on child sexual exploitation and its recommendations, and the commitment to provide further information on the cost breakdown of new children's homes.

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Secretary

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting focused on the priorities and overarching strategies for the budget within key service areas, including Environment, Climate Change and Waste, and Education and Children's Services. The group also heard from the Leader of the Council regarding the budget strategy.