Sarah McDonald

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 6th July, 2026 2.00 pm

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss active travel initiatives, the review of the Local Transport Plan 4, and the performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year. The panel also reviewed its work programme for the upcoming year.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 6 July 2026 to discuss digital connectivity, performance, and budget monitoring. Key decisions included noting the significant progress in broadband rollout across Worcestershire, with gigabit-capable coverage reaching 88.1%, and acknowledging ongoing challenges with mobile connectivity. The panel also reviewed the council's financial position, noting a breakeven for the 2025/26 financial year after utilising £15.5 million in reserves, primarily due to increased costs in adult and children's social care.

Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 13th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Friday, 13 March 2026, to discuss the Worcestershire Growth Hub, the Worcester Six Business Park, and the council's performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year. The panel also reviewed and proposed updates to its scrutiny work programme for the upcoming 2026/27 year.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss updates on the Environment Act and its impact on waste disposal, review performance and budget monitoring, and consider the refresh of the scrutiny work programme. Key decisions included noting the significant implications of the Environment Act on waste services and reviewing the council's financial position and performance data.

Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 16th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, 16 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the draft budget for 2026/27, with a particular focus on environmental services, and a discussion regarding the panel's future work programme.