Cllr Leigh Challis

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.

Commons and Rights of Way Committee - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.00 am

The Commons and Rights of Way Committee were scheduled to meet on Tuesday 7 October 2025 in Gloucester. The meeting included discussion of two applications for Definitive Map Modification Orders (DMMO)[^2] relating to public footpaths in Whitminster and Frampton on Severn, as well as the Gloucestershire Local Access Forum Annual Report 2024-2025. The committee was also scheduled to note a report on delegated decisions.

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 1.45 pm

Here is a summary of the items that were listed for discussion at the Gloucestershire County Council meeting on Wednesday 16 July 2025. The agenda included thanking retiring councillors for their service, and the potential appointment of honorary aldermen.