Cllr Dr Natalie Rothwell-Warn

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to review updates on early help services, including family and youth hubs, and parenting programmes. The committee was also set to consider annual reports on fostering and adoption, alongside performance and school system outcomes.

Appeals Board - Friday 19 December 2025 10.00 am

The Appeals Board of Gloucestershire Council is scheduled to meet to appoint a chairperson, review previous minutes and summaries, and to consider appeals regarding home to school transport charges. The board may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

County Council - Wednesday 12 November 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025, and members debated the future of local government reorganisation in the county, ultimately expressing a preference for a single unitary authority. They also approved a new council strategy and agreed to incorporate the views of young people in policy decisions. Additionally, councillors addressed concerns about highways maintenance and the impact of inheritance tax reforms on local farmers.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues affecting children and families in Gloucestershire. The agenda included updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) recovery plan, as well as consideration of the Annual Safeguarding Report. The committee also planned to discuss the Childcare Sufficiency Annual Report and the Annual Report on School Admissions.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, to discuss the recent Ofsted inspection, the prevention of youth offending, and the impact of local government reorganisation on children's services. The committee also received an update on the Gloucestershire Children and Young People's Wellbeing Coalition and the One Plan for Children and Young People.