Councillor Sam Bastow

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board of Worcestershire Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, 26 January 2026, to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and to review the board's work programme and the Cabinet's forward plan. The meeting was intended to gather feedback from various scrutiny panels on the draft budget and to consider updates from scrutiny chairmen.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and review the performance of its complaints and compliments procedures. The panel was also set to consider its work programme for the coming year.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss community safety in Worcestershire, review their work programme, and receive updates from scrutiny chairmen and lead members. A key focus of the meeting was scheduled to be the annual update on community safety, with a specific overview of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The board was also expected to discuss and comment on the Cabinet Forward Plan.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the annual update on libraries, the performance and budget monitoring for Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the panel's work programme. The panel reviewed library performance, including the Libraries Unlocked program, and noted the financial position of the council, including forecasts for reserves and high needs funding. The panel also agreed to retain the flexibility to take into account any urgent issues which may arise in their work programme.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met on 17 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation in Worcestershire, as well as to review scrutiny chairs' updates, the work programme, and the cabinet forward plan. The meeting was held at Wychavon District Council Offices, in Pershore. Councillors were expected to consider and comment on these topics.