Sarah Hands - Cllr for Gloucestershire

Cllr Sarah Hands

Liberal Democrat

Email: Sarah.Hands@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Council: Gloucestershire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Environment Scrutiny Committee (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 7 November 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the impact of local government reorganisation, the Community Risk Management Plan, cultural improvements within Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Improvement Board progress update.

November 07, 2025
Environment Scrutiny Committee Chair

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 5 November 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 5 November 2025, to discuss the Gloucestershire climate change strategy, verge management and grass cutting, and the executive director's report on the economy, environment, and infrastructure. The committee was also scheduled to review its work plan and to note an update report from Climate Leadership Gloucestershire.

November 05, 2025
Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 3 October 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Friday 3 October 2025 to discuss wildfires, changes to firefighter shift times and fire safety regulations.

October 03, 2025
Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the council's performance, risk and financial monitoring, the council strategy, staff survey results, and local government reorganisation. The committee will also review its work plan.

September 24, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Wednesday 10 September 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025, and addressed a number of issues including a motion to support adopted children, a discussion regarding the use of hotels for migrant accommodation, and a proposal to support the Forest of Dean District Council's bid to become a UNESCO Biosphere area. Councillors also debated and voted on motions related to council finances, highways services, and support for farmers.

September 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Modified Framework Round Twelve

From: Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 10.00 am - July 31, 2025

...to ensure the continuity of the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme, new providers were appointed to the framework for Summer and Winter 2025, and funding allocations were confirmed for Lot Two and Lot Three providers, as well as countywide HAF Community Connectors.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 16

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 1