Luke Willetts

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss digital connectivity, performance, and budget monitoring. Key decisions included noting the significant progress in broadband rollout across Worcestershire, with gigabit-capable coverage reaching 88.1%, and acknowledging ongoing challenges with mobile connectivity. The panel also reviewed the council's financial position, noting a breakeven for the 2025/26 financial year after utilising £15.5 million in reserves, primarily due to increased costs in adult and children's social care.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 13th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Friday, 13 March 2026, to discuss the Worcestershire Growth Hub, the Worcester Six Business Park, and the council's performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year. The panel also reviewed and proposed updates to its scrutiny work programme for the upcoming 2026/27 year.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership's (WLEP) annual report, noting its progress against the Plan for Growth (2020-2040) and agreeing to transfer WLEP activity into the Economy Overview & Scrutiny Panel's work programme from 2026/27. The board also reviewed and updated its work programme and the Cabinet Forward Plan, and considered suggestions for a new Scrutiny Task Group.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 2.00 pm