Councillor Owen Cleary

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the future location of residential replacement care for adults with learning disabilities, and to review performance and budget monitoring for 2024/25. The panel agreed to further scrutinise the costings of the residential replacement care provision, and made suggestions for topics to be covered in future meetings, including continuing healthcare, mental health services, and hospital discharge pathways.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council meeting included discussion of the Malvern Hills Bill, the revised capital programme, and a summary of decisions taken by the Audit and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Planning and Regulatory Committee. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss several notices of motion and answer questions.

Adult Care and Well Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 7th July, 2025 2.00 pm

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met to discuss a planning application for sand and gravel extraction at Ripple East, Worcestershire. The committee approved the application, which includes restoration to agriculture and nature conservation, after considering concerns about dust, health impacts, and the loss of agricultural land. The approval is subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^1] for an extended aftercare period.

Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met to elect a new chair and vice-chair, appoint a leader of the council, and discuss political structures and committee appointments. Councillor Louis Stephen was elected as the new Chair of the Council, and Councillor Paul Bennett was appointed as Vice-Chair. The council also agreed to permit hospital overspill parking at County Hall and install more Beryl Bike bays.