Sarah Fogden

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Officer

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget for 2026/27 to 2028/29. The meeting focused on the priorities and overarching strategies for the budget within key service areas, including Environment, Climate Change and Waste, and Education and Children's Services. The group also heard from the Leader of the Council regarding the budget strategy.

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group Officer

Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming years. The meeting was scheduled to hear from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Steven Broadbent, and Cabinet Members responsible for Communities, Transport, and Resources, to understand their priorities and overarching strategies for the budget.

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 1.30 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council Schools Forum is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 2 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues including school funding, budget monitoring, and pay awards. The meeting will also cover proposals for de-delegation of funding and facilities funding for teacher unions.

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Buckinghamshire Council Schools Forum met to discuss Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget monitoring and consultation outcomes. The meeting was scheduled to include a review of the DSG revenue budget for the 2025-26 financial year, as well as a discussion of the outcomes and recommendations from recent consultations.

Committee Officer

Schools Forum - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 1.30 pm

Buckinghamshire Council's Schools Forum met to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) revenue monitoring for 2024-25, which showed a significant overspend in the high needs block, and to hear an announcement regarding the statutory override[^1] for high needs funding. The forum also noted that they would be looking to re-elect co-chairs in the autumn.