Robin Hall

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.

Pensions Committee - Friday 26th September 2025 10:00am

The Pensions Committee of Staffordshire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Staffordshire Pension Fund's SPF's investment performance, annual reports, and policies. Councillors were expected to review the fund's performance, stewardship activities, and cybersecurity measures, as well as a policy concerning conflicts of interest. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Independent Scrutiny and Assurance Services (ISS).

Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 25th September 2025 10:00am

The Economy, Infrastructure and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a petition to build a pump track in Burntwood, and to review the Joint Archives Service Annual Report. The committee agreed to refer the petition regarding the pump track to the cabinet for consideration. The committee also commented on the Joint Archives Service Annual Report, and requested an update in a year's time.

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.