Steph Simcox

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

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 Officer

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 Officer

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 Officer

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.

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss the annual update on library services and review performance and budget monitoring for the 2025-26 financial year. Key decisions included noting the continued strong recovery of library services post-pandemic, with digital borrowing exceeding pre-pandemic levels, and a commitment to further develop the Libraries Unlocked initiative. The panel also reviewed the council's financial position, noting an overall underspend in corporate services but an overspend in adult and children's social care, and discussed the ongoing challenges with the Dedicated Schools Grant.