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 4 of 9
Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am
The Warwickshire County Council met on Tuesday 14 October 2025 to discuss the significant reorganisation of local government within the county. Councillors debated and ultimately voted to recommend a single unitary council for Warwickshire as the optimum model for local governance, alongside supporting the establishment of town and parish councils and accepting full constituent membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am
The Warwickshire County Council convened to bestow the title of Honorary Freeman of the County upon Councillor Jerry Roodhouse in recognition of his decades of public service. This rare honour, the highest civic distinction the council can award, acknowledges Councillor Roodhouse's significant contributions to the community, particularly in Rugby, and his work on behalf of Warwickshire at a national level. The council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation, and a ceremonial presentation will be arranged at a later date.
Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 2.00 pm
The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including fire service resources, library performance, the council's financial position, and treasury management. The committee agreed to the recommendations in the Quarter 1 Integrated Performance Report 2025/26 and heard that library visits are up 11% year on year. Members also discussed a petition regarding fire services in Nuneaton and the potential inaccuracies it contained.
County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am
The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.
Special Meeting, Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 22 September 2025 10.00 am
The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a new flag policy and a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Wheat Street/Leicester Road area in Nuneaton. Councillors voted against a proposal to send the flag policy back to the cabinet for further discussion, and also voted against a proposal to publish the reasons behind decisions on whether or not to allow a flag to be flown. The committee agreed to hold a future meeting to examine the Wheat Street/Leicester Road CPO in greater detail.
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