Liz Wheaton

Health & Adult Social Care Select Committee Secretary

Health & Adult Social Care Select Committee - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Health & Adult Social Care Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to discuss significant changes to ambulance services, the provision of women's health services, and performance updates for the Health & Wellbeing portfolio. The committee was also set to consider the scope of a rapid review into emergency care access across Buckinghamshire.

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.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel Officer

Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.30 am

The Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel met on Friday 23 January 2026 to discuss the proposed police precept increase for 2026/27, the handling of evidence in serious offences, and recruitment and retention within Thames Valley Police. The panel supported a £15 increase in the police precept for Band D properties, noted reports on evidence handling and recruitment, and discussed various other policing matters.

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.

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Secretary

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for the upcoming financial years. The group was scheduled to hear from Cabinet Members responsible for Culture and Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, Housing and Regulatory Services, and Planning to understand their priorities and budget strategies.