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
The Cabinet of Buckinghamshire Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss a range of significant financial and strategic matters. Key agenda items included the scrutiny of the 2026 Budget, the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2026/27 to 2028/29, and the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2029/30. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the Capital and Investment Strategy, feedback from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge, and the draft Local Transport Plan 5 consultation. Additionally, reports on Q3 Budget Management, Q3 Capital Budget Adjustments, and Q3 Corporate Performance were to be presented.
Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.00 am
The Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met 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 also reviewed performance indicators and the work programme for future meetings.
Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.30 am
The Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel met on Friday 23 January 2026 to discuss the proposed police precept increase for 2026/27, the handling of evidence in serious offences, and recruitment and retention within Thames Valley Police. The panel supported a £15 increase in the police precept for Band D properties, noted reports on evidence handling and recruitment, and discussed various other policing matters.
East Bucks Community Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 6.30 pm
The East Bucks Community Board was scheduled to meet on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss community priorities. The meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
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.
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: 66
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 37