Lorraine Grocott - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Lorraine Grocott

Liberal Democrats

Email: lorrainegrocott@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member) Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Staff and Pensions Committee (Committee Member) Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member, County Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

28 meetings · Page 1 of 6

County Council Committee Member

AGM, County Council - Thursday 14 May 2026 10.00 am

May 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 22 April 2026 2.00 pm

April 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am

March 17, 2026, 10:00 am
Staff and Pensions Committee Committee Member

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 9 March 2026 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 9 March 2026 to discuss the Warwickshire Pension Fund's Business Plan for 2026/27, review the progress of the Our People Strategy, and receive updates on pension administration, governance, and regulatory matters. The committee also reviewed minutes from the Fire Local Pension Board and considered employers joining and leaving the pension fund.

March 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss a range of strategic and operational matters. Key topics included the proposed Council Plan for 2026-30, additions to the Education Capital Programme, and the Warwickshire Employment & Skills Strategy. The meeting also covered recommendations from a call-in regarding the Annual Education Sufficiency Update, and building alterations for Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations.

March 05, 2026, 1:45 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Warwickshire Investment Fund Strategy and Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the Warwickshire Investment Fund Investment Strategy and Business Plan, delegated authority for minor modifications to the Investment Strategy, and noted that the strategy's effectiveness is subject to Council approval of the wider Treasury Management Statement.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Q3 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...the forecast net service overspend of £0.077m will need to be funded from reserves, while noting a significant underlying service overspend of £16.126m is being covered by savings from spending controls and treasury management returns, and that savings delivery for 2025-26 is forecast at £15.409m, resulting in a shortfall against target.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy - Updated Information

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...noted the latest resource and spending information, the Executive Director for Resources’ risk assessment on general reserves, and published their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant across the Schools, Early Years, High Needs, and Central School Services blocks.

Recommendations Approved

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Business Plans for 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to determine the business plan for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) for 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 28

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 64