Sarah Ashmead

Children’s & Education Select Committee Officer

Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Children's & Education Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss the SEND Improvement Programme, the Placement and Homes Strategy for Children & Young People, and the School Attendance review. Key decisions included the agreement to revisit a 2015 report on child sexual exploitation and its recommendations, and the commitment to provide further information on the cost breakdown of new children's homes.

Buckinghamshire Shareholder and Trust Committee Officer

Buckinghamshire Shareholder and Trust Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Shareholder and Trust Committee met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to review the financial accounts of two council-owned entities, Aylesbury Vale Estates and London Road Business Park Management Limited. The committee was also scheduled to discuss an update to its Terms of Reference, which now include oversight of Trusts where the council acts as sole trustee, and to consider the committee's forward plan for the upcoming year.

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Officer

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting focused on the priorities and overarching strategies for the budget within key service areas, including Environment, Climate Change and Waste, and Education and Children's Services. The group also heard from the Leader of the Council regarding the budget strategy.

Committee Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Director of Public Health's annual report, and updates from the Integrated Care Boards. The meeting was also scheduled to cover the Start Well programme, focusing on improving outcomes during maternity and early years, with an emphasis on prevention, early identification, and reducing health inequalities across Buckinghamshire.

Committee Officer

Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 2.00 pm

This article provides a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Children's & Education Select Committee meeting. The agenda included discussion of placement sufficiency, updates on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and a review of elective home education. The committee was also scheduled to discuss and agree on the items for the next meeting.