Councillor Richard Tudge

Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council meeting on Thursday, 14 May 2026, saw the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair, with Councillor Paul Bennett taking on the role of Chair and Councillor Tony Miller as Vice-Chair. The council also appointed Councillor Matt Jenkins as the new Leader of the Council, following the resignation of Councillor Jo Monk.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss educational outcomes and home-to-school transport. Key decisions included a review of the Home to School Transport Policy and Bus Service Improvement Plan, with a focus on increasing demand for SEND transport and rising costs. The panel also reviewed educational attainment data for the academic year 2024-2025, highlighting areas of concern for disadvantaged pupils and children looked after.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to discuss a range of issues including the performance of Royal Mail, the council's work programme, and various scrutiny panel updates. Key discussions focused on improving Royal Mail's service delivery, addressing potential skill shortages in Worcestershire, and the ongoing challenges with the council's member portal.