Margaret Smith

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Officer

Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Wednesday 1 April 2026 11.00 am

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, Councillor Jennifer Warren, approved the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Department for Transport's Bus Franchising Support Fund. This decision was made to explore potential bus franchising models for Warwickshire and to ensure the council meets future funding requirements.

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Additional meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 11.00 am

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss updates on the Wheat Street development in Nuneaton and the Resourcing to Risk programme for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS). The committee reviewed the financial aspects of the Wheat Street development, and heard that the Resourcing to Risk programme is largely on track, with improvements seen in response times and resource availability.

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Special Meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a new flag policy and a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Wheat Street/Leicester Road area in Nuneaton. Councillors voted against a proposal to send the flag policy back to the cabinet for further discussion, and also voted against a proposal to publish the reasons behind decisions on whether or not to allow a flag to be flown. The committee agreed to hold a future meeting to examine the Wheat Street/Leicester Road CPO in greater detail.