Councillor Mark Dunkley

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met on 6 November 2025, and councillors primarily discussed the proposal for a single unitary authority in Worcestershire, the interim external auditor's report, and a recommendation to approve changes to the capital programme. The council also considered an amendment to the LGPS Central Shareholder Representative Delegation, and a number of notices of motion.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the future of County Hall, the sufficiency of secondary school places in Worcester, and the panel's work programme for the coming year. The panel was also scheduled to receive updates on the council's budget and performance. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT.

Standards and Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Standards and Ethics Committee of Worcestershire Council scheduled a meeting to take place on 15 October 2025. The agenda included discussion of apologies, declarations of interest, public participation, and the confirmation of minutes from a previous meeting. A key item for consideration was the proposed review of arrangements for dealing with complaints made against councillors under the Members Code of Conduct.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the external audit of the Worcestershire Pension Fund, internal audit progress, performance and risk management, counter fraud measures, business continuity, income and debt management and treasury management. The committee was also scheduled to consider the appointment of an independent member and its future work programme.