Lynsey Bissell
Council: Staffordshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Special Cabinet (Budget), Cabinet - Wednesday 28th January 2026 11:00am
The Cabinet of Staffordshire Council was scheduled to consider the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2031, alongside a report detailing the executive's response to recommendations from the MTFS Working Group.
Cabinet - Wednesday 21st January 2026 10:00am
The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss the county's economic development, equality objectives, and domestic abuse strategy. Key decisions included the adoption of a new equality objective and the approval of the Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15th January 2026 10:00am
The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider the council's strategic direction and financial planning for the coming years. Discussions were also planned regarding the council's treasury management and work programmes.
Special Cabinet (Budget), Cabinet - Wednesday 14th January 2026 10:00am
The Cabinet of Staffordshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss and approve the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2031. The council agreed to a council tax increase of 3.99%, which is lower than anticipated, and confirmed that no frontline services would be cut, with increased investment in key areas such as children's services and highways.
Call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 12th January 2026 10:00am
The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding a decision made by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People concerning return home interviews for children in the care of other local authorities (SCOLAs). The committee ultimately recommended that the decision be referred back to the Cabinet for further consideration, with a suggestion for it to also be reviewed by the relevant scrutiny committee.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 11 of 15
Final Financial Outturn 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the final financial outturn for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Framework for Food Waste Disposal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to implement a framework ensuring suitable disposal outlets for the mandatory weekly collection of food waste from all Staffordshire households by all Districts and Boroughs prior to March 31, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Leader's Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Contract for Specialist Placements for Pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to approve a contract for specialist placements at The Haven Independent Special School, securing 25 full-time equivalent places for children and young people aged 11-19 with Education, Health and Care Plans and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Finance and HR system
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to commence the procurement process for a new finance, HR, and payroll system.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 72