Cllr Leigh Challis

County Council - Wednesday 18 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 18 February 2026 was set to cover a wide range of significant topics, including the adoption of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes the draft budget and council tax precept for 2026/27. Discussions were also scheduled on corporate parenting, the council's constitution, and updates from scrutiny committees and working groups. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the presentation of the Gloucestershire Pension Fund Annual Report for 2024/25.

Appeals Board - Friday 23 January 2026 10.00 am

The Appeals Board met on Friday 23 January 2026 to approve previous minutes and hear two appeals regarding home to school transport charges. The meeting concluded with the approval of the public minutes from the previous meeting and the subsequent exclusion of the press and public for the remainder of the agenda.

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

The Commons and Rights of Way Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss an application to add a public footpath plus a spur footpath at Juniper Hill, Painswick Parish, and to note a report on delegated decisions. The committee will also answer questions from the public and members on applications and other matters within the committee's remit.

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

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.