Martin Murray

County Council - Thursday 11th December 2025 10:00am

The County Council of Staffordshire met on Thursday 11 December 2025, with discussions dominated by the fallout from recent scandals and the council's future direction. Key decisions included a stance against renewable energy production on county-owned farmland and a constitutional change related to the Nexus shareholder agreement.

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 10:00am

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council are scheduled to meet to discuss an update to the Employment and Skills Strategy, a petition regarding bus services, and the committee's work programme. They will also receive an update on the M54 to M6 Link Road.

Property Sub-Committee - Wednesday 19th November 2025 12:45pm

The Staffordshire Council Property Sub-Committee convened on 19 November 2025, and approved recommendations relating to the transfer of land, property sales, and lease agreements. These included the transfer of a playing field to Havergal Primary School, the sale of the former St Leonards School site, and the renewal of a lease to Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Keele Science Park. The committee also agreed to exclude the public from the meeting for items involving exempt information, as defined by the Local Government Act 1972[^2].

Cabinet - Wednesday 19th November 2025 10:00am

The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including renewable energy policy, the performance of Nexus Care Trading, and treasury management. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to a renewable energy policy position, the Nexus Care Trading annual report, and the half-yearly treasury management report. They also received updates on business in Staffordshire and the leader's activities.

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 17th November 2025 2:00pm

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss community learning, roadworks management, the local transport plan, and the council's environmental strategy. The committee recommended that the cabinet member for strategic highways consider the Network Management Working Group's report, and that the cabinet review and comment on the draft local transport plan and the environmental strategy. The committee also received an update on their work programme.