Councillor Stan Carvell

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council convened to bestow the title of Honorary Freeman of the County upon Councillor Jerry Roodhouse in recognition of his decades of public service. This rare honour, the highest civic distinction the council can award, acknowledges Councillor Roodhouse's significant contributions to the community, particularly in Rugby, and his work on behalf of Warwickshire at a national level. The council voted unanimously to approve the recommendation, and a ceremonial presentation will be arranged at a later date.

Extraordinary Meeting, County Council - Tuesday 14 October 2025 11.00 am

Warwickshire County Council met to discuss and comment on proposals for unitary local government in Warwickshire, with a final decision delegated to the cabinet. The council voted to recommend that the cabinet consider the importance of town and parish councils, that full constituent membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) would be the best arrangement, and that a single unitary council for Warwickshire is the optimum model for local governance. Amendments to the proposals were put forward but were all rejected.

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday 7 October 2025 10.30 am

The Warwickshire County Council Regulatory Committee met on Tuesday to discuss planning application WDC/24CC004 for Evergreen School. Councillors voted to refer the application to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for consultation, and, if the Secretary of State does not call in the application, to delegate the power to grant planning permission to officers. This decision was made despite an objection from Sport England regarding the loss of playing fields.

County Council - Tuesday 23 September 2025 10.00 am

The Warwickshire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including petitions relating to local concerns, funding for bus services, highway improvements, and a declaration of a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) emergency. Councillors also debated motions on highways and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure.

Regulatory Committee - Tuesday 2 September 2025 10.30 am

The Warwickshire Council Regulatory Committee met on 2 September 2025 to discuss appointments to external bodies. The committee approved the nomination of Councillor Dale Keeling to the West Midlands Combined Authority Audit Risk and Assurance Committee. An amendment to instead vote on the nomination of Councillor Michael Bannister to the Nuneaton BID[^2] was not approved, meaning that Councillor Keith Kondakor remains the appointment to the Nuneaton BID.