Cllr Dr Richard Dean

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Adult Social Care Quality Commission Improvement Plan, the Making Every Adult Matter Programme, the Quarter 1 Performance Report, an Adult Social Care update, a Public Health update, and the committee's work plan. The committee noted the progress on the Adult Social Care Quality Commission Improvement Plan and supported the proposed actions. They also discussed the importance of addressing the needs of adults facing severe and multiple disadvantages through the Making Every Adult Matter Programme.

Gloucestershire Police and Crime Panel - Friday 5 September 2025 10.00 am

The Gloucestershire Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Independent Custody Visitors' Annual Report, how the Police and Crime Commissioner uses data from the Office of National Statistics, and to receive updates from the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Executive. The panel also reviewed their work plan, scheduling items for future meetings.

Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Social Care and Communities Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the scope of the committee, performance reports, and updates from Adult Social Care and Public Health. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the coming year.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting. These included motions on violence against women and girls, the future of Thames Water, grass cutting in Tewkesbury, flying the St George flag, speed limits, support for adopted children, and knife crime. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the council's corporate parenting responsibilities, a timeline for developing the council's strategy for 2025-29, and a number of scrutiny reports.