Councillor Sam Bastow

Council - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met on 6 November 2025, and councillors primarily discussed the proposal for a single unitary authority in Worcestershire, the interim external auditor's report, and a recommendation to approve changes to the capital programme. The council also considered an amendment to the LGPS Central Shareholder Representative Delegation, and a number of notices of motion.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the future of County Hall, the sufficiency of secondary school places in Worcester, and the panel's work programme for the coming year. The panel was also scheduled to receive updates on the council's budget and performance. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board met to discuss the One Worcestershire local government reorganisation proposal, its financial implications, and the scrutiny work programme for the coming year. Councillors expressed concerns about the lack of a complete business case, the potential for council tax increases, and the need for public consultation. The Board agreed to explore options for an additional meeting to scrutinise the One Worcestershire proposal before it goes to the full council.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the progress of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Area Partnership, the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, and the council's performance and budget monitoring. The panel also reviewed and updated its work programme for the upcoming year.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met to discuss the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership's (WLEP) annual report, noting its progress against the Plan for Growth (2020-2040) and agreeing to transfer WLEP activity into the Economy Overview & Scrutiny Panel's work programme from 2026/27. The board also reviewed and updated its work programme and the Cabinet Forward Plan, and considered suggestions for a new Scrutiny Task Group.