Councillor Sarah Feeney

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.

Staff and Pensions Committee - Monday 9 March 2026 10.00 am

The Staff and Pensions Committee of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 9 March 2026 to discuss the Warwickshire Pension Fund's Business Plan for 2026/27, review the progress of the Our People Strategy, and receive updates on pension administration, governance, and regulatory matters. The committee also reviewed minutes from the Fire Local Pension Board and considered employers joining and leaving the pension fund.

Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee - Monday 9 March 2026 12.00 pm

The Pension Fund Investment Sub-Committee of Warwickshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of governance and investment-related matters. Key topics included a review of the Pension Fund Governance Report, an update on the 2025 Valuation, and the Investment Strategy Statement. The committee was also set to consider reports on general activity, cashflow management, and updates from Border to Coast Pensions Partnership and LGPS pooling developments.

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.