Steph Simcox

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to review the Archive & Archaeology Strategy and the Museums Strategy, and to discuss the 2025/26 draft year-end budget monitoring. Key discussions included the financial sustainability of heritage services, the impact of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) on staffing, and performance across various community services.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss the council's use of Artificial Intelligence, review performance and budget monitoring for the 2025/26 financial year, and consider the refresh of the scrutiny work programme for 2026/27.

Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Well-Being Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and review the Adult Social Care Local Account for 2024/25. The panel also considered its work programme for the year ahead.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27, review the performance of comments, compliments, and complaints procedures, and consider the panel's work programme. Key discussions revolved around the significant financial challenges facing the council, including the impact of the Provisional Local Government Settlement and the need for substantial savings, as well as an in-depth review of the council's complaint handling procedures across various services.

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.