Councillor Stephen Shaw

Cabinet - Tuesday 27 January 2026 1.45 pm

The Warwickshire County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of the Q3 2025-26 Financial Monitoring Report, which detailed a forecast net service overspend of £0.077m, and the adoption of the 2026/27 Budget and 2026-31 Medium Term Financial Strategy, which included a proposed 4.99% council tax increase. The Cabinet also approved the allocation of the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), with significant funding directed towards the High Needs Block, and authorised Hatters Space in Nuneaton as the preferred location for Warwickshire's first Best Start Family Hub.

County Council - Tuesday 16 December 2025 10.00 am

Warwickshire County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the annual governance statement, additions to the education capital programme, and the appointment of an independent person. Councillors will also consider motions on school road safety, statutory walking distances for free school transport, and tackling child poverty. Additionally, the council is expected to review the external auditor's annual report, the council's statement of accounts, the Warwickshire Pension Fund accounts, a developer funded scheme in Nuneaton, the youth justice plan, and walking and cycling schemes.

Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions - Friday 12 December 2025 12.00 pm

Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holders convened to discuss and make decisions on several key issues. Councillor Jennifer Warren, Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning, approved an increase in on-street parking charges in select areas, while Councillor Wayne Briggs, Portfolio Holder for Education, initiated consultations for establishing SEND [^2] resourced provisions at two schools; in his absence, Councillor George Finch, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Children & Families, took the decision in his capacity as Leader of the Council. Additionally, Councillor Stephen Shaw, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, approved the council's response to a consultation on Local Government Pension Scheme improvements and gave the go-ahead for government-funded transport schemes.

Cabinet - Thursday 11 December 2025 1.45 pm

At a meeting of the Warwickshire Council Cabinet, key decisions were made regarding the 2026/27 budget, education, employment, and risk management. The Cabinet endorsed the Annual Education Sufficiency Update and approved additions to the Education Capital Programme for multiple schools. Additionally, they approved the Get Warwickshire Working Plan and authorised the procurement of supported lodgings for young people aged 16-21, as well as the updated Strategic Risk Management Framework.

Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 3 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Resources and Fire & Rescue Overview and Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the County Councillors' Grant Fund, performance against the council plan, treasury management and an update on the Voice of Warwickshire residents' panel.