Councillor Stephen Shaw

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved the Children's and Young People Travel Assistance Policy on 16/07/2026. This policy replaces the previous Home to School/College Transport Policy for new applications from 1 September 2026. The decision includes adopting new wording for eligibility assessment, automatic Independent Travel Training assessment for post-16 pupils, and the use of drop-off and pick-up points.

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning approved the draft response and covering letter for the South Warwickshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation on 04/09/2026. This response outlines Warwickshire County Council's comments and concerns regarding the plan.

The Cabinet of Warwickshire Council approved additions to the Education Capital Programme 2026/2027 on 16/07/2026. This includes £1.754 million for Southam Primary School, £0.364 million for Southam College, £0.058 million for Bishops Itchington Primary School, and £0.034 million for Briar Hill Infant School. These additions are funded by developer contributions and High Needs Capital Allocation.

The Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions of Warwickshire Council approved the draft response and covering letter for submission to North Warwickshire Borough Council on 19 August 2026. The decision included adding specific sentences to the covering letter regarding consideration of the response, mitigation of social impacts, an estimated cost for development, and the name "Stephen Shaw".

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning approved the making of an order for waiting restrictions, parking places, and residents' parking in Stratford-upon-Avon. The decision was made on 24/07/2026. The Portfolio Holder also requested that the impact of the order be monitored and further investigations be carried out within six months into measures to mitigate residents' parking zones becoming over-subscribed.

The Regulatory Committee approved the grant of planning permission for the proposed extension of the main school building, demolition of a modular classroom, and associated works at Avon Valley School, Rugby, on 30 June 2026. The decision included conditions and reasons detailed in the Director for Infrastructure, Planning & Environment's report. The approved plans incorporate an extended former caretaker's house, car parking, and landscaping.

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning approved the variation order for waiting restrictions on Woodloes Avenue South and surrounding streets. The decision was made on 17/07/2026. The approved order introduces "No Waiting at Any Time" restrictions.