Matthew Wallens

County Council - Thursday 10th December 2026 10:00am

County Council - Thursday 8th October 2026 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council meeting on Thursday 8 October 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including significant debate on proposed changes to planning regulations and the council's constitution. Key decisions included the approval of changes to the constitution and scheme of delegation to comply with new national planning regulations, and the appointment of new Vice-Chairs for several committees. The council also discussed the ongoing challenges of local government reorganisation and the need for fairer school funding.

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 20th July 2026 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 20 July 2026. The committee received a presentation on the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board's (ICB) five-year commissioning plan, which aims to translate national NHS priorities into local action through five key shifts: moving care from hospitals to communities, transitioning from analogue to digital ways of working, shifting focus from sickness to prevention, improving access to services, and enhancing value and productivity. Key initiatives discussed included expanding neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams, increasing community urgent response services, and implementing shared digital care records. Councillors raised concerns about potential increased pressure on community services, the need for robust digital infrastructure, and ensuring digital transformation does not widen health inequalities. The ICB committed to providing further detail on specific targets and the outcomes framework in future reports.

County Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10:00am

The Staffordshire County Council meeting on Thursday 16 July 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including significant debate on the proposed Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Staffordshire, which was announced on the day of the meeting. Councillors also discussed the Council's financial outturn for the previous year, the ongoing challenges and improvements in highway maintenance, and the critical importance of skills and employment initiatives for the county's future.

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 7th July 2026 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire County Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026 to review the council's financial health, governance, and operational performance. Key discussions included the external audit plan, health and safety performance, and the internal audit outturn report. The committee considered proposals for approving updated governance codes and recruitment for independent panel members.