Councillor Sam Bastow

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 11th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss options for County Hall, review performance and budget monitoring, and consider their work programme for the coming year.

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.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the progress against the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Area Partnership Priority Action and Improvement Plan, performance and budget monitoring, and the panel's work programme. The panel requested reports on the CAMHS deep dive, co-production, waiting lists, and the Mello on-site provision.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 2.00 pm

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.