Councillor Sam Jones

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am

Warwickshire County Council met to discuss and comment on proposals for unitary local government in Warwickshire, with a final decision delegated to the cabinet. The council voted to recommend that the cabinet consider the importance of town and parish councils, that full constituent membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) would be the best arrangement, and that a single unitary council for Warwickshire is the optimum model for local governance. Amendments to the proposals were put forward but were all rejected.

County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.

Special Meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 10.00 am

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a new flag policy and a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Wheat Street/Leicester Road area in Nuneaton. Councillors voted against a proposal to send the flag policy back to the cabinet for further discussion, and also voted against a proposal to publish the reasons behind decisions on whether or not to allow a flag to be flown. The committee agreed to hold a future meeting to examine the Wheat Street/Leicester Road CPO in greater detail.

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire Council Staff and Pensions Committee met on 8 September 2025, and members reviewed the minutes of a previous meeting, received updates on pension fund regulations and administration, and discussed workforce-related issues. The committee approved extending occupational maternity pay for eligible operational staff of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS).

Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 12.00 pm

The Warwickshire Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee met on Monday to review the minutes of a prior Local Pension Board meeting, receive a governance report, and discuss the fund's risk policy. The sub-committee also received updates on the fund's investment strategy, climate scenario analysis, carbon footprint, and custodial services. Much of the meeting was held in private due to the discussion of exempt information.