Councillor Sarah Boad

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 4 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to discuss the Council's people strategy, performance reports, treasury management, and the work programme. Key decisions included noting the proposed priorities for the Our People Strategy for 2026/27 and reviewing the Q3 Integrated Performance Report and Treasury Management Update.

Budget Council (reconvened), County Council - Tuesday 17 February 2026 10.00 am

The County Council of Warwickshire Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy. Key decisions included the adoption of a 3.89% council tax increase, comprising a 1.89% core increase and a 2% adult social care levy, and the approval of a £740.028 million capital programme. The council also approved the Treasury Management Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Please note this meeting will be held in the Council Chamber (not committee room 2), Cabinet - Thursday 12 February 2026 1.45 pm

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council met on Thursday 12 February 2026 to discuss the Quarter 3 Integrated Performance Report, determine school admission arrangements for the 2027/28 academic year, and approve funding for the refurbishment of the Pears Centre. Key decisions included referring the performance report to Overview and Scrutiny Committees, approving the proposed school admission arrangements, and recommending the addition of funds to the capital programme for the Pears Centre refurbishment.

Budget Council (adjourned), County Council - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

Councillor Dale Keeling was elected as the new Chair of Warwickshire County Council, securing 26 votes. The council also discussed and debated the 2026/27 budget and the 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, with various amendments proposed by different political groups. Ultimately, no group's budget proposal was approved, and the meeting was adjourned to 17 February 2026.

Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of the Q3 2025-26 Financial Monitoring Report, which detailed a forecast net service overspend of £0.077m, and the adoption of the 2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, which included a proposed 4.99% council tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), with significant funding directed towards the High Needs Block, and authorised Hatters Space in Nuneaton as the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub.