Councillor Lorraine Grocott

Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the county's communities. Key topics included an update on economic development, performance reports, transport funding and strategies, and the results of a national survey on highways and transport.

Budget Council (reconvened), County Council - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions included the adoption of a 3.89% council tax increase, comprising a 1.89% core increase and a 2% adult social care levy, and the approval of a £740.028 million capital programme. The council also approved the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday, 13 February 2026 - 12.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, Councillor Jennifer Warren, met on Friday 13 February 2026 to discuss several key issues. Decisions were made regarding annual pay and display charges and traffic model licensing fees. The meeting also addressed a proposed traffic signal junction in Rugby, which was deferred for a site visit, and a consultation on a SEND Resourced Provision, which was withdrawn.

Budget Council (adjourned), County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and its medium-term financial strategy. Alongside this, the meeting agenda included the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy, which outline how the council plans to manage its finances and investments.

Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of the Q3 2025-26 Financial Monitoring Report, which detailed a forecast net service overspend of £0.077m, and the adoption of the 2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, which included a proposed 4.99% council tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), with significant funding directed towards the High Needs Block, and authorised Hatters Space in Nuneaton as the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub.