Cllr Leigh Challis

Commons and Rights of Way Committee - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

The Commons and Rights of Way Committee are scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a number of applications relating to public footpaths and bridleways in Gloucestershire.

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18 November 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 18 November 2025, receiving updates on the Integrated Urgent Care Service, the NHS Gloucestershire 5 Year Strategy, and the performance of the Gloucestershire Integrated Care System. The committee also discussed and agreed to note the proposed temporary service changes outlined in the Integrated Care Board report, while raising concerns about the potential for these changes to become permanent.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and members debated the future of local government reorganisation in the county, ultimately expressing a preference for a single unitary authority. They also approved a new council strategy and agreed to incorporate the views of young people in policy decisions. Additionally, councillors addressed concerns about highways maintenance and the impact of inheritance tax reforms on local farmers.

Appeals Board - Friday 17 October 2025 11.20 am

The Gloucestershire Council Appeals Board met on Friday 17 October 2025 to consider appeals regarding charges for home to school transport assistance. Councillor Beki Hoyland, Leader of the Green Group, was appointed Chairperson for the meeting. The board approved the public and exempt minutes of the meeting held on 8 July 2025 and then moved to exclude the press and public to discuss the appeals.

Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 14 October 2025 to discuss the South Western Ambulance Service's decision to phase out fire-fighters as first responders, the NHS Gloucestershire Winter Plan, and to receive an update on maternity services in the county. The committee requested more information on community first responder figures and agreed to add items to their work plan.