Councillor Sam Jones

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.

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 9 June 2025 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee met to appoint a chair and vice-chair, discuss governance and policy updates, review pension administration activities, and consider employers joining and leaving the pension fund. Councillor Michael Bannister, Portfolio Holder for Customer and Localities, was appointed chair, and Councillor Robert Gisbourne was appointed vice-chair of the committee. The committee approved the report on employers joining and leaving the pension fund.