Sarah James
Council: Staffordshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Wednesday 19th November 2025 10:00am
The Staffordshire Council Cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including renewable energy policy, the performance of Nexus Care Trading, and treasury management. The cabinet approved recommendations relating to a renewable energy policy position, the Nexus Care Trading annual report, and the half-yearly treasury management report. They also received updates on business in Staffordshire and the leader's activities.
Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th November 2025 10:00am
Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss and approve the council's proposal for local government reorganisation (LGR) to be submitted to the government. The Cabinet agreed to submit the proposal, associated appendices, and any final amendments to the government by the deadline of 28 November 2025. Councillor Ian Cooper, Leader of the Council, noted that the council was being forced to consider LGR by central government, and that the council would also be writing to the Prime Minister to object to the reorganisation.
Cabinet - Wednesday 15th October 2025 10:00am
The Staffordshire County Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 15 October 2025, and among the items discussed were the rescinding of the climate change emergency declaration, a new approach to delivering the Levy Fund[^2], and an update on business in Staffordshire. The cabinet approved the recommendations for the Integrated Performance Report, the LEVI Fund, and the Forward Plan.
Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10:00am
Staffordshire County Council's cabinet met to discuss local government reorganisation, the visitor economy, and funding for local schools. The cabinet reluctantly voted to approve a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also voted to approve funding for an expansion of Thomas Alleynes High School. They also approved the creation of a framework for the appointment of political assistants.
Decisions from Meetings
130 decisions · Page 9 of 26
Sale of Surplus Land at Hoon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 16th July 2025 10:00am - July 16, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding offers to purchase surplus land at Hoon Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Recommendations Approved
Staffordshire Means Business
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Finance and HR system
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to commence the procurement process for a new finance, HR, and payroll system.
Recommendations Approved
Framework for Food Waste Disposal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to implement a framework ensuring suitable disposal outlets for the mandatory weekly collection of food waste from all Staffordshire households by all Districts and Boroughs prior to March 31, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Final Financial Outturn 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 18th June 2025 10:00am - June 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the final financial outturn for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 130