Councillor Roger Bennett

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss local government reform in Worcestershire, progress on child and adolescent mental health services, and the board's future work programme. The board agreed to write to the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive to ask for the administration's position on local government reorganisation as soon as possible, and to conduct the consultation as early as possible in September.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council meeting included discussion of the Malvern Hills Bill, the revised capital programme, and a summary of decisions taken by the Audit and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Planning and Regulatory Committee. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss several notices of motion and answer questions.

Planning and Regulatory Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Planning and Regulatory Committee met to discuss a planning application for sand and gravel extraction at Ripple East, Worcestershire. The committee approved the application, which includes restoration to agriculture and nature conservation, after considering concerns about dust, health impacts, and the loss of agricultural land. The approval is subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^1] for an extended aftercare period.

Waste Credit Governance Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 9.30 am

The Waste Credit Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the financial reporting from the Energy from Waste Plant, the risk register, and the committee's work plan. The committee was also scheduled to note an update on the contract extension with Mercia Waste Management (MWM).

Pension Board - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Pension Board met to review a number of reports, including the business plan, risk register, governance and compliance update, training update, and the UK Stewardship Code submission. Due to the meeting being inquorate, the board was unable to vote on any of the recommendations, and could only note the reports.