Councillor Nik Price

Standards and Ethics Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Standards and Ethics Committee of Worcestershire Council scheduled a meeting to take place on 15 October 2025. The agenda included discussion of apologies, declarations of interest, public participation, and the confirmation of minutes from a previous meeting. A key item for consideration was the proposed review of arrangements for dealing with complaints made against councillors under the Members Code of Conduct.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 10th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) met on 10 October 2025 to discuss the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, winter planning, and to refresh the scrutiny work programme for 2025/26. Representatives from Worcestershire County Council's Public Health Team, NHS England (NHSE), NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (HWICB) and the Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) were expected to be in attendance. Councillor Karen May, Chair of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Worcestershire County Council was scheduled to meet on 25 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the external audit of the Worcestershire Pension Fund, internal audit progress, performance and risk management, counter fraud measures, business continuity, income and debt management and treasury management. The committee was also scheduled to consider the appointment of an independent member and its future work programme.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss tourism in Worcestershire, government policies to support the Worcestershire economy, and the performance and budget for 2025/26. The panel also discussed and agreed to revisions to its work programme for the coming year. A recommendation was made for Worcestershire County Council to consider a plan to improve accessibility at Alvechurch Station.

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, school places, local government reorganisation, and climate change. Councillors approved a healthcare parking permit scheme, but rejected a motion to withdraw the council's bid for a single unitary authority. They also agreed with the scientific consensus that man-made climate change exists.