Laura Powick

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee Officer

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 3 October 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Friday 3 October 2025 to discuss wildfires, changes to firefighter shift times and fire safety regulations.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, to discuss the recent Ofsted inspection, the prevention of youth offending, and the impact of local government reorganisation on children's services. The committee also received an update on the Gloucestershire Children and Young People's Wellbeing Coalition and the One Plan for Children and Young People.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee Officer

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 18 July 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 July 2025 to discuss the roles and responsibilities of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and the Community Safety Directorate, as well as the current GFRS and Community Safety budget. Councillors were also scheduled to receive updates on the Improvement Board's progress and GFRS performance data. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the year.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 17 July 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 17 July 2025 to discuss Gloucestershire Children's Services, social care performance reports, special guardianship and kinship arrangements, and the committee's work plan. The committee was also scheduled to review performance data and future meeting dates.

Appeals Board Clerk

Appeals Board - Tuesday 8 July 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals Board of Gloucestershire Council convened on Tuesday 8 July 2025, primarily to address appeals related to charges for home to school transport. Councillor Steve Robinson was appointed Chair for the meeting, during which the board also approved the minutes of their previous meeting and then moved to exclude the press and public to discuss confidential matters. The board then heard one appeal regarding home to school transport.