Cllr Michael Rees

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to discuss the Gloucestershire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, the rollout of electric vehicle charging points, and the review of the original business case for the electric vehicle chargepoint rollout. Other topics included the Executive Director's report for Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report, and the committee's work plan.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss the draft 2026/27 budget, which outlines the council's proposed financial plans for the next four years. The committee was also set to review directorate plans for Adult Social Care and Communities, Children and Families, Public Health and Communities, Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, Community Safety, Corporate Resources, and Technical & Countywide services, examining how these align with the council's strategic priorities.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss the findings of the GCC Scrutiny Review, a motion regarding support for Gloucestershire's farmers, and the Corporate Asset Management Plan. They were also scheduled to review corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, receive an update on local government reorganisation and devolution, and discuss the budget scrutiny agenda.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The County Council of Gloucestershire met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to discussing the future structure of local government in the county. Councillors voted to express a preference for a single unitary authority for the whole of Gloucestershire. The council also debated and passed motions concerning the improvement of highways services, the incorporation of young people's views into decision-making, and the impact of proposed inheritance tax changes on the farming community.

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 5 November 2025, to discuss the Gloucestershire climate change strategy, verge management and grass cutting, and the executive director's report on the economy, environment, and infrastructure. The committee was also scheduled to review its work plan and to note an update report from Climate Leadership Gloucestershire.