Rhys Machin

Special County Council Meeting, County Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 12:00pm

The Staffordshire County Council convened for a special meeting to bestow honours upon Sir Ian Dudson and sixteen former councillors. Sir Ian Dudson was granted the title of Honorary Freeman, and each of the sixteen former councillors were granted the title of Honorary Alderman, all in recognition of their distinguished service to Staffordshire.

Call-in, Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 6th October 2025 2:00pm

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Cabinet's decision to approve funding from the Corporate Contingency Fund for two political assistant posts, at a maximum funding level of £142,010, with the cost to be built into the Medium Term Financial Strategy[^1] (MTFS) moving forward. After discussion, the committee voted to implement the decision as set out in the original decision notice.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9th September 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Customer Feedback and Complaints Annual Report, and to review and approve the overview and scrutiny work programme for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 municipal year. The committee approved the Customer Feedback and Complaints Annual Report, and approved the overview and scrutiny work programme.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 29th July 2025 10:00am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the final financial outturn report for 2024-25 and the integrated performance report for quarter one. Councillors also agreed to appoint members to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Working Group. Finally, the committee discussed its work programme, raising concerns about NHS funding, food waste strategies and the level of the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) allowance.

County Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 10:00am

Staffordshire County Council met to discuss highways improvements, the financial outturn for 2024-25, and the adult social care team's recent inspection. The council approved the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Overview and Scrutiny annual report, and a memorandum of understanding regarding health services. They also voted to increase the number of cabinet support members from three to four, adding a role for special educational needs and disability (SEND).