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.

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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. The committee also reviewed the proposed work programme for future meetings.

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

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Any Other items of Urgent Business

From: County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The County Council of Warwickshire Council resolved on 17 March 2026 to approve recommendations. An external investigation will be commissioned into the release of confidential information regarding a Member Code of Conduct investigation.

Recommendations Approved

Warwickshire's Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy

From: County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The County Council approved the Warwickshire Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-31 on 17/03/2026. The strategy outlines how partners will work together to improve population health, prevent ill-health, and reduce health inequalities. Work is underway to develop detailed local delivery plans based on the strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Liberal Democrat Group Motion

From: County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The County Council of Warwickshire Council resolved to approve recommendations on 17/03/2026. The Council will welcome and support the National Year of Reading, commit to working with local partners to promote reading, and encourage councillors and staff to participate in related activities. The Leader will complete an online pledge, and the Council will encourage the use of email signatures and volunteering.

Recommendations Approved

Restore Britain Group Motion

From: County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The County Council of Warwickshire Council approved recommendations on 17/03/2026. The council resolved to engage with public organisations to support local farmers and game dealers, support sustainable shooting on council land, and ask officers to explore how shooting and conservation can help achieve environmental targets and improve opportunities for young people. Officers will also provide information on deer in road traffic collisions and consider a deer management plan. The council will write to local MPs requesting support for British farmers and sustainable shooting.

Recommendations Approved

Climate Emergency Cross-Party Group Update Report

From: County Council - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am - March 17, 2026

The County Council approved the report of the Climate Emergency Cross-Party Working Group on 17 March 2026. The council endorsed recommendations across Natural Capital and Biodiversity, Waste and Recycling, and Economy to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration. The council also endorsed the next steps outlined in the report.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 146