Councillor Sarah Boad
Email: cllrboad@warwickshire.gov.uk
Council: Warwickshire
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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 - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 2.00 pm
County Council - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 10.00 am
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
146 decisions · Page 9 of 30
Youth Justice Plan 2025/26
From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
The County Council approved the Warwickshire Youth Justice Plan 2025/2026 on 16 December 2025. The plan outlines the service's strategic priorities and is a requirement for receiving grant funding. The Warwickshire Youth Justice Chief Officer Board will track and monitor the actions associated with the plan.
Recommendations Approved
External Auditors' Annual Audit Report 2024/25
From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
The County Council noted the External Auditor's Annual Report on 16/12/2025. The Council requested that the Audit and Standards Committee monitor the delivery of management actions in response to the key recommendation. The report contained a key recommendation regarding the management of the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit.
Recommendations Approved
Joint Motion: School Road Safety
From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Independent Persons
From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
The County Council approved the appointment of Mr Prodromos Mavridis to the Panel of Independent Persons on 16/12/2025. Mr Mavridis will serve from the date of the council meeting until 30 September 2029. An induction programme will be undertaken with Mr Mavridis and refresher training provided for the current panel.
Recommendations Approved
Warwickshire County Council Statement of Accounts 2024/25
From: County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...that Council approved the Warwickshire County Council Statement of Accounts for 2024/25, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 146