Rob Howard - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Rob Howard

Reform UK Portfolio Holder for Economy

Email: robhoward@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: County Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, the allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant for 2026/27, and the adoption of the Treasury Management and Investment Strategies for 2026/27. The Cabinet also authorised the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub in Nuneaton and approved revised resident parking permit charges.

January 27, 2026, 1:45 pm
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Thursday 15 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions meeting on Thursday 15 January 2026 approved the acceptance of £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Education's National Skills Fund to deliver Skills Bootcamps across Warwickshire. This funding will support residents in gaining job-ready skills in key sectors.

January 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

December 16, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.45 pm

At a meeting of the Warwickshire Council Cabinet, key decisions were made regarding the 2026/27 budget, education, employment, and risk management. The Cabinet endorsed the Annual Education Sufficiency Update and approved additions to the Education Capital Programme for multiple schools. Additionally, they approved the Get Warwickshire Working Plan and authorised the procurement of supported lodgings for young people aged 16-21, as well as the updated Strategic Risk Management Framework.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday 13 November 2025 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met to discuss the 2025/26 financial monitoring forecast, treasury management, performance, and active travel schemes, with a focus on addressing budget overspends and improving services. The Cabinet approved the recommendations in the Financial Monitoring Report Q2 2025-26, the Treasury Management Half Year Update Report 2025/26, the Quarter 2 Integrated Performance Report 2025/26, and the schemes funded by the Active Travel Fund (round 5). Discussions on the West Midlands Safe Centre and the A46 Stoneleigh Junction were held in private due to confidential information.

November 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy - Updated Information

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to note the latest financial information, the risk assessment on general reserves, and to publish their 2026/27 budget resolutions for recommendation to Full Council.

For Determination

Allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to approve the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant across the Schools Block, Early Years Block, High Needs Block, and Central School Services.

For Determination

Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) - Business Plans for 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...to determine the business plan for the Warwickshire Property & Development Group (WPDG) for 2026.

For Determination

Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm - January 27, 2026

...recommend to Council the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2026/27, along with associated borrowing and investment limits, lending limits for specific groups, delegated authorities, and the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 87