Matthew Wallens -  for Staffordshire

Matthew Wallens

Reform UK

Email: matthew.wallens@staffordshire.gov.uk

Council: Staffordshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chairperson (Scrutiny)) Audit and Standards Committee (Committee Member, Vice-Chairperson) Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chairperson (Scrutiny)

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 22nd January 2026 10:30am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider the Staffordshire Community Safety Strategy and the SACRE Annual Report. The committee was also due to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

January 22, 2026, 10:30 am
County Council Committee Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Audit and Standards Committee Committee Member

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 10:00am

The Audit and Standards Committee of Staffordshire Council convened to discuss several key areas, including health and safety performance, internal audit progress, and a proposed addition to the Scheme of Delegation. The committee also reviewed the annual report and forward plan, ensuring ongoing accountability and strategic direction.

December 09, 2025
Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th December 2025 2:00pm

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Children and Families Strategic Improvement Plan, and the Care Leavers Strategy and Local Offer. The committee agreed to support the new Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy, which will be presented to the cabinet for approval in January 2026. The committee also discussed improvements to children's services and the support offered to care leavers in Staffordshire.

December 04, 2025
Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 10:00am

The Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 01 December 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the Council's efficiency programme, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee work plan, and an update on health and care in Staffordshire.

December 01, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Cheslyn Hay Academy Section 106 Funding Approval

From: Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 24th July 2025 10:00am - July 24, 2025

...to approve the use of £742,052 in Section 106 capital funding to provide additional accommodation and facilities at Cheslyn Hay Academy, mitigating the impact of housing development in the school's catchment area.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 1