Councillor Steve Bowles
Email: Steve.Bowles@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 10.00 am
Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.00 am
The Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss progress on the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy, the annual report on Community Boards, and updates on the East West Rail project. The committee will also review performance indicators for the second quarter of 2025-2026.
Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.30 am
The Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel was scheduled to discuss the proposed police precept for 2026/27, review the effectiveness of evidence handling in serious sexual offence cases, and receive updates on recruitment and retention within Thames Valley Police. The meeting also included discussions on the Thames Valley CCTV Partnership and the evaluation of the RESTART programme.
Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group of Buckinghamshire Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the council's draft budget and capital programme for the upcoming years. The meeting was scheduled to hear from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Steven Broadbent, and Cabinet Members responsible for Communities, Transport, and Resources, to understand their priorities and overarching strategies for the budget.
Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Cabinet of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and strategic matters. Key decisions included the approval of a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and the consolidation of grounds maintenance services into a single countywide contract. The Cabinet also approved the use of Conservation Covenants to secure offsite Biodiversity Net Gain.
Decisions from Meetings
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Consultation on Council Tax Reduction Scheme Proposals for 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to seek feedback on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, including a banded system and revised eligibility criteria, through a six-week public consultation starting December 17, 2025.
Conservation Covenants - their use in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to facilitate the creation of large-scale habitat banks and streamline biodiversity net gain efforts, the Cabinet approved the use of Conservation Covenants for securing offsite Biodiversity Net Gain habitat bank sites that geographically span the Buckinghamshire boundary with a neighbouring local authority (Option 3), while noting that Option 2 was already authorized.
Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamps
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to note the progress of the Buckinghamshire Skills Bootcamps, a program providing free, flexible training in high-demand sectors and guaranteeing participants either an interview or confirmation of skills application in their role.
Consolidation of Grounds Maintenance Provision
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to consolidate all grounds maintenance activities into a single, countywide outsourced contract, and to delegate authority to the Service Director for Neighbourhood Services to conduct a compliant procurement exercise and award the contract to the most economically advantageous tenderer.
Q2 Strategic Risk Register
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025
...to approve the Q2 Strategic Risk Register update.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 37