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 5 of 9

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions Committee Member

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 1 August 2025 2.00 pm

This meeting of Warwickshire Council's Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions was scheduled to discuss the appointment of cabinet portfolios, the delegation of executive functions, and appointments to various bodies. Councillor George Finch, Deputy Leader of the Council, was the only member listed on the agenda. The meeting was scheduled to be filmed for live broadcast on the internet.

August 01, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday 22 July 2025 10.00 am

The meeting of the Warwickshire County Council on 22 July 2025 included a debate on developer contributions to the School Lane Junction scheme, which was ultimately deferred, and a tied vote on the appointment of political assistants, which was decided by the Chair's casting vote. The council also discussed additions to the education capital programme, the Audit and Standards Committee annual report, and a motion supporting the climate emergency declaration.

July 22, 2025
Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key reports, including the principles of effective scrutiny, customer feedback, integrated performance, and treasury management. The committee endorsed the principles of effective overview and scrutiny. Members raised questions about fire service resources, staff support, and financial performance, with several items slated for further review and responses from portfolio holders.

July 02, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Thursday 12 June 2025 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met for its first meeting of the new administration, addressing key financial reports, education capital programme additions, and procurement approvals. The Cabinet endorsed the Treasury Management and Investment Outturn reports, approved the Financial Outturn Report with a plan to address overspending, and approved additions to the Education Capital Programme for 2025/26.

June 12, 2025
Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions

Appointment of Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Tuesday 10 June 2025 10.00 am

In a meeting held on Tuesday 10 June 2025, Councillor Rob Howard, Leader of the Council, confirmed the appointment of Councillor Nigel Golby as the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, and Councillor Stuart Green as the Cabinet Support Member for Transport and Planning. The terms of reference for both roles were also confirmed.

June 10, 2025

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