Cllr Sarah Hands

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.

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.

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

The Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Request Management Annual Report, the development of the Council Strategy, corporate performance, risk and financial monitoring, ICT service improvements, and an update on the council's local government reorganisation and devolution programme. The committee approved recommendations relating to the award of a contract for Community Autism Support and Advice (CASA) Services to Gloucestershire Rural Council and Communities (GRCC), and for the Gloucestershire Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Modified Framework Round Twelve.

Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee - Friday 18 July 2025 10.00 am

The Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 18 July 2025 to discuss the roles and responsibilities of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) and the Community Safety Directorate, as well as the current GFRS and Community Safety budget. Councillors were also scheduled to receive updates on the Improvement Board's progress and GFRS performance data. The committee was also expected to review its work plan for the year.

County Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 10.00 am

Gloucestershire County Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting. These included motions on violence against women and girls, the future of Thames Water, grass cutting in Tewkesbury, flying the St George flag, speed limits, support for adopted children, and knife crime. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the council's corporate parenting responsibilities, a timeline for developing the council's strategy for 2025-29, and a number of scrutiny reports.