Councillor Satinder Bell

Cabinet - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet met to discuss secondary school place planning, options for County Hall, electric vehicle charge points, and the Treasury Management Annual Report. The Cabinet agreed to increase places at schools in Malvern to meet demand in 2026 and 2027, and authorised a feasibility study into using the County Hall site for education. They also delegated authority to award contracts for electric vehicle charge point infrastructure and supported submitting a business case to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). Finally, the Cabinet noted and agreed to refer the Treasury Management Annual Report to the full council.

Council - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council meeting included discussion of the Malvern Hills Bill, the revised capital programme, and a summary of decisions taken by the Audit and Governance Committee, the Pensions Committee, and the Planning and Regulatory Committee. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss several notices of motion and answer questions.

Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire Council Cabinet met to discuss the financial performance for the previous financial year, with a reported £6.2 million overspend on a £433 million net revenue budget. The cabinet endorsed the financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2025, approved transfers to and from earmarked reserves and general balances, and considered the draft Annual Governance Statement for comment. They also recommended to the Full Council the approval of the revised Capital Programme.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 2.00 pm

The Worcestershire Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss community health initiatives, NHS updates, community safety, and the Better Care Fund. The board noted the success of community-led approaches to public health, received an update on NHS reorganisations and priorities, discussed strategies for community safety, and approved the Better Care Fund plan for 2025/26.

Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 10.00 am

Worcestershire County Council met to elect a new chair and vice-chair, appoint a leader of the council, and discuss political structures and committee appointments. Councillor Louis Stephen was elected as the new Chair of the Council, and Councillor Paul Bennett was appointed as Vice-Chair. The council also agreed to permit hospital overspill parking at County Hall and install more Beryl Bike bays.