Sarah Boad - Councillor for Warwickshire

Councillor Sarah Boad

Liberal Democrats Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group

Email: cllrboad@warwickshire.gov.uk

Council: Warwickshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member, County Councillor) County Council (Committee Member) Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions (Committee Member) Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Appointments Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

July 01, 2026, 2:00 pm
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 15 April 2026 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the draft Council Plan for 2026-30 and the operational performance of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) in 2024/25. Councillors provided feedback on the draft Council Plan, highlighting concerns about its lack of detail and the need for clearer outcome-driven measures, particularly regarding climate change and community resilience. The committee also reviewed WFRS's performance against other fire services nationally, noting areas of strength and areas requiring further attention, such as road traffic collisions and fire-related casualties.

April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 saw the approval of a £2.149 million refurbishment of the Pears Centre, a vital investment in children and families' services. The council also endorsed the Director of Public Health's report on the online experiences of young people and adopted a new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026-2031. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a motion of no confidence in the Leader, Councillor George Finch, which was ultimately defeated.

March 17, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Please note that this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (rather than Committee Room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 5 March 2026 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss and approve a new Council Plan, alongside significant investments in education and fire station facilities. Key decisions included the commencement of public engagement on the draft Council Plan 2026-30, the approval of additions to the Education Capital Programme to create new SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision, and the allocation of funds for essential building alterations at Nuneaton and Rugby Fire Stations. The Cabinet also approved the Warwickshire Employment and Skills Strategy for 2026-2030.

March 05, 2026, 1:45 pm

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 8 of 30

Warwickshire Community Safety Agreement 2025-29

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

The County Council approved the Warwickshire Community Safety Agreement 2025-29 on 16 December 2025. This agreement outlines how partner agencies will work together to implement shared community safety priorities.

Recommendations Approved

S278 Developer Funded Scheme - C11 Higham Lane/Peake Avenue - middle junction 4 arms roundabout

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

The Council, County Council on 16/12/2025 approved the addition of £2,110,400 to the Capital Programme for 2025/2026 for the C11 Higham Lane/Peake Avenue roundabout scheme. The Council will explore design changes for pedestrian crossings and traffic routing with the developer, and investigate a walking and cycling route. The Executive Director for Communities is authorised to commence procurement for the scheme.

Recommendations approved

A46 Stoneleigh Junction

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to determine the next steps regarding the A46 Stoneleigh Junction scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Walking and Cycling Schemes with internal or external funding

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

The County Council noted the approach to assessing value for money for walking, wheeling, and cycling schemes on 16 December 2025. It endorsed the delivery of schemes contributing to a holistic network, subject to funding identification.

Recommendations Approved

Warwickshire Pension Fund Accounts 2024/25

From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

The County Council approved the 2024/25 Warwickshire Pension Fund Statement of Accounts on 16 December 2025. The decision was made by the County Council. The approved accounts include the Warwickshire Pension Fund Account, Net Assets Statement, and supporting notes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 146